John Haskell Collection
Abstract
Primarily composed of ships' papers and accounts during Haskell's employment in the China and opium trade. The collection also contains Haskell's correspondence with business associates such as his cousin Luke Baldwin Jr., personal correspondence with his wife Harriet, and final estate information.
Dates
- Creation: 1815-1827
Language of Materials
English Latin
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 John Haskell
John Haskell was a ship master from Gloucester, Massachusetts. He served as mate and possibly supercargo aboard the Ship CANTON of Boston, Isaac Hinkley, master for two or three China trade voyages between 1815-1818, and was master of the ship by 1821. By 1823 he was master of the ship OPHELIA (J & T.H. Perkins & Sons, owners), and later commanded another Perkins vessel, the Brig DUXBURY.
John Haskell was married to Harriet E. Haskell and had a daughter, "E.B." He and Luke Baldwin, Jr., a business associate, were cousins. According to a letter from his friend J. Hopkins, Haskell was actively involved in maritime affairs and Boston commerce. His career brought him into associations with many of the influential merchants of his day. John Haskell died in May 1827, leaving an estate valued at $2, 600.00.
Extent
1 box(es) (100 pieces)
1 volume(s)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- John Haskell Collection (Coll. 265)
- Subtitle
- An Inventory of The Collection at the G.W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts Repository
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367
collections@mysticseaport.org