Two Letters (1845 and 1849) sent by a Whaling Commission Agent in London to his Associates at New Bedford, Massachusetts: discussing Whale Products and the Market for Harpoon Guns

by GODDARD, Lemuel

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London: (1845-49). Two autograph letters sent by Lemuel Goddard at London to “Messrs. Swift & Allen” at New Bedford, Massachusetts. Frederick S. Allen and his brother-in-law, Jireh Swift, were major suppliers of ropes, iron ware, and foodstuffs needed to outfit ships, and they also acted as agents for whaling vessels..... More

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