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Captain John Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: M175

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Scope and Content

The bulk of this collection comprises personal and professional correspondence, primarily between Captain John Thomas and his wife, Mary, between the Thomas and Harward families, and with Sam G. Bowman concerning details of shipments to be carried out by Captain Thomas. The collection also contains ships' documents and an account book pertaining to several ships including the Margaret and the Hannibal; as well as miscellaneous writings, receipts, and deeds and documents concerning the Purington estate.

Dates

  • Creation: 1783-1871, undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

John Thomas was born in Bowdoinham, Maine. He married Mary Harward of Bowdoinham, daughter of shipbuilder Thomas Harward. He became the master of Harward Ships the Maragaret and the Hannibal.Thomas spent a great deal of time at sea while Mary managed the farm and took care of their two children. Captain Thomas died of yellow fever on December 9, 1832, aboard a ship off the west coast of Africa.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The bulk of this collection comprises personal and professional correspondence, ships' documents, an account book pertaining to several ships including the Margaret and the Hannibal, as well as miscellaneous writings, receipts, and deeds and documents concerning the Purington estate.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Captain John Thomas Papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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