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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
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The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (January 11, 1885)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A letter written to Captain Preston from a man looking for work as a Marine Engineer.
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William Henchey
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
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January 11, 1885
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Greenport
Samuel Preston
ship captains
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Price Quote (April 29, 1898)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A letter written to Captain Preston from Darrow & Comstock in regards to a price quote on Plymouth Manilla rope.
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Darrow & Comstock
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
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April 29, 1898
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Michael Curtis
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Letters
Language
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Darrow & Comstock
Greenport
Samuel Preston
ship outfitter
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (December 15, 1894)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
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 order to recover payment on unpaid bills.
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White Star Towing Company
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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December 15, 1894
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Greenport
J.H. Ayers
Samuel Preston
ship captains
White Star Towing Co
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Celery Grower Advertisement (1882)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
An mail advertisement from the G. Bochove and Bro. Company promoting their celery for purchase.
Creator
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G. Bochove and Bro.
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1882
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Michael Curtis
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Correspondence
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English
advertising mailer
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
celery
G. Bochove and Bro. Company
Greenhouses
Kalamazoo
Samuel Preston
ship captains
ship outfitter
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Ship's Launch Invitation (September 19, 1891)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A typewritten invitation to Captain Preston extending the invitation to attend the launching of the schooner R.C. McQuillen in New London, CT.
Creator
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E.H. Jones
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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September 19, 1891
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
New London (CT)
R.C. McQuillen
Samuel Preston
ship captains
Ships
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Title
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (September 2, 1891)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A letter written to Captain Preston by a man looking to hire on "good men" from Shelter Island, presumably to serve aboard a ship.
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
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September 2, 1891
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Greenport
Samuel Preston
Shelter Island
ship captains
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Title
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (September 1, 1891)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A letter written to Captain Preston concerning the repayment of a petty loan made to an acquaintance.
Creator
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Charles Babcock
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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September 1, 1891
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Greenport
Samuel Preston
ship captains
ship outfitter
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (January 16, 1885)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
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.
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R. L. Polk & Co. Directory Publishers
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
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January 16, 1885
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
business correspondence
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Greenport
R.L. Polk & Co. Directory Publishers
Samuel Preston
ship captains
ship outfitter
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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1881–1898
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Michael Curtis
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Title
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Letter to Captain Preston (January 5, 1885)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
A letter from the Meriam & Morgan Paraffin Co. regarding shipping of merchandise to Captain Preston.
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Meriam & Morgan Paraffin Co.
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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January 5, 1885
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
Language
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English
Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
correspondence
Greenport
Meriam and Morgan Paraffine Company
Samuel Preston
ship captains
ship outfitter
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Title
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery
Sea Captains
Ship chandlers.
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats.
Creator
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D.W., M.O’C
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Publisher
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1881–1898
Contributor
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Michael Curtis
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Still Image
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Title
A name given to the resource
Letter to Captain Preston (September 12, 1883)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912)
Sea Captains
Greenport (N.Y.)
Correspondence
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Creator
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Charles M. King
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Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers
Publisher
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Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute
Date
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September 12, 1883
Contributor
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Michael Curtis
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Letter
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Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers
correspondence
New London (CT)
sailors
Samuel Preston
ship captains