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- Collection: Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Finding Aid
The finding aid for the Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Collection
Position: 316 (24 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (April 12, 1883)
A letter written to Captain Preston from a man looking to sign on as a member of a fishing boat crew.
Position: 1680 (18 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (June 9, 1883)
A letter written to Captain Preston clarifying the parameters of a yacht crewman's job.
Position: 1314 (19 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (September 12, 1883)
A letter written to Captain Preston from a crewman accepting a position aboard the ship of a Captain Bawdrich sailing out of New London, CT.
Position: 2572 (16 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (January 5, 1885)
A letter from the Meriam & Morgan Paraffin Co. regarding shipping of merchandise to Captain Preston.
Position: 2122 (17 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (January 16, 1885)
A letter written to Captain Preston inquiring whether he'd like to be included in a directory of the Atlantic Coast to be published by the R. L. Polk & Co. Directory Publishers.
Position: 192 (26 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (September 1, 1891)
A letter written to Captain Preston concerning the repayment of a petty loan made to an acquaintance.
Position: 994 (20 views)
Letter to Captain Preston (September 2, 1891)
A letter written to Captain Preston by a man looking to hire on "good men" from Shelter Island, presumably to serve aboard a ship.
Position: 414 (23 views)
Ship's Launch Invitation (September 19, 1891)
A typewritten invitation to Captain Preston extending the invitation to attend the launching of the schooner R.C. McQuillen in New London, CT.
Position: 1680 (18 views)
Celery Grower Advertisement (1882)
An mail advertisement from the G. Bochove and Bro. Company promoting their celery for purchase.
Position: 316 (24 views)