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Jonathan P. Lund Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-049

Abstract

This is a collection of Ships' accounts, accounts relating to Acushnet Paper Mill and candle paper works, bills of sale for shares in New Bedford, Mass., whaling vessels, indentures (tinplate working), and insurance policies for both whaling vessels and paper mill and stock. Vessels represented include the ships ABIGAIL, BRAGANZA, CONDOR, and PARACHUTE, and barks LEBARON, MORNING LIGHT, OSCEOLA, and TUSCALOOSA.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830 - 1862

Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division

Restrictions on Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.

Biography of Jonathan P. Lund

Jonathan P. Lund (1796-1874) was a manufacturer of tinware in Acushnet, Massachusetts. He was also in partnership with Charles W. Morgan (candle paper making) and owned shares in New Bedford, Massachusetts, whaling vessels.

Extent

1 box(es) (150 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Index to Vessel Names

NOTE: The fraction(S) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about the ship ABIGAIL in Box 1, Folder 1 of the collection.
ABIGAIL (Ship) 1/1, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12, 1/16
ALABAMA (Bark) 1/2
BRAGANZA (Ship) 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/11, 1/12
CAROLINA (Ship) 1/5
CHILE (Ship) 1/9
CONDOR (Ship) 1/3, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12, 1/16
COPIA (Ship) 1/2
CORAL (Ship) 1/2
COWPER (Ship) 1/9
ELIZA MALLORY (Ship) 1/2
ELLEN BROOKS (Ship) 1/2
FACITUS (Ship) 1/8
FORMOSA (Ship) 1/8
FRANCES HENRIETTA (Ship) 1/1
GERTRUDE (Ship) 1/2
GLADIATOR (Ship) 1/3
HELEN (Sloop) 1/2, 1/3
INDIA (Ship) 1/3
INEZ (Ship) 1/3
JAVA (Ship) 1/2
JOHN & EDWARD (Ship) 1/2
JOHN and ELIZABETH (Ship) 1/3
KREMLIN (Bark) 1/1
Le BARON (Bark) 1/4, 1/8, 1/12
LEXINGTON (Bark) 1/9, 1/12, 1/16
MAGNOLIA (Ship) 1/1, 1/10, 1/11
MARCH (Brig) 1/2
MARCUS (Ship) 1/3
MARONGO (Ship) 1/2
MASSACHUSETTS (Steamer) 1/3
MASSASOIT (Bark) 1/1
MECHANICS (Ship) 1/2
MERCURY (Ship) 1/1
MORNING LIGHT (Bark) 1/5, 1/16
NAVIGATOR (Ship) 1/1
NIGEE (Schooner) 1/3
OCMULGEE (Ship) 1/1
OSCEOLA (Bark) 1/6
PACIFIC (Ship) 1/2
PARACHUTE (Ship) 1/7, 1/9, 1/12, 1/16
RAJAH (Bark) 1/3
ROMAN (Ship) 1/2
SARAH (Ship) 1/1
SHOOTING STAR (Ship) 1/3
SPRAY (Steamer) 1/1, 1/5
SWA 1/3
TELEGRAPH (Steamboat) 1/7
TUSCALOOASA 1/8, 1/12, 1/16
Title
Jonathan P. Lund Papers (Coll. 49)
Status
Completed
Subtitle
An Inventory of the Collection at the G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367