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- Collection: Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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.
Letter to Captain Preston (June 9, 1883)A letter written to Captain Preston clarifying the parameters of a yacht crewman's job.
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.
Letter to Captain Preston (January 11, 1885)A letter written to Captain Preston from a man looking for work as a Marine Engineer.
Letter to Captain Preston (December 15, 1894)A letter written to Captain Preston by the representative of the White Star Towing Company seeking his help in locating J.H. Ayers of Greenport, in…
Letter to Captain Preston (January 5, 1885)A letter from the Meriam & Morgan Paraffin Co. regarding shipping of merchandise to Captain Preston.
Celery Grower Advertisement (1882)An mail advertisement from the G. Bochove and Bro. Company promoting their celery for purchase.
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.
Price Quote (April 29, 1898)A letter written to Captain Preston from Darrow & Comstock in regards to a price quote on Plymouth Manilla rope.
Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Finding AidThe finding aid for the Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Collection