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Anthony Gordon manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2809

Abstract

This collection contains documents related to Anthony Gorton’s work as a sea captain, including papers such as insurance claims, correspondence, and manifests.

Dates

  • 1802-1824
  • Majority of material found within 1806-1822

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Biographical / Historical

Anthony Gorton was a ship captain in Baltimore, Maryland. When he was not at sea, he lived at 61 Great York Street (now East Baltimore Street). Gorton captained ships for many of the city’s merchants. He was appointed master by Isaac Phillips & Co. aboard the William & Jane and the William Wilson for William Wilson & Sons.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by subject and by date.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains documents related to Anthony Gorton’s work as a sea captain, including papers such as insurance claims, correspondence, and manifests. Gorton sailed for several merchants and shipping companies in Baltimore, which are represented in the collection. He frequently worked for William Wilson & Sons and Isaac Phillips & Co. Of particular of note is a deposition for an insurance claim regarding damage to the sloop Active of Baltimore while in port in Savannah, Georgia.

Title
Guide to the Anthony Gordon manuscript collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lara Westwood
Date
2015-04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-19: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750