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- Collection: Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Finding AidThe finding aid for the Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Collection
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 (June 9, 1883)A letter written to Captain Preston clarifying the parameters of a yacht crewman's job.
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.
Letter to Captain Preston (January 5, 1885)A letter from the Meriam & Morgan Paraffin Co. regarding shipping of merchandise to Captain Preston.
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…
Letter to Captain Preston (September 1, 1891)A letter written to Captain Preston concerning the repayment of a petty loan made to an acquaintance.
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.
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.
Celery Grower Advertisement (1882)An mail advertisement from the G. Bochove and Bro. Company promoting their celery for purchase.