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Blank import manifests, circa 1800

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Dates

  • circa 1800

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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.

Creator

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