Abstract This collection is one of Mystic Seaport's larger manuscript collections, and includes a vast number of business letters, ca. 1863-1893. There are also general business accounts, bills, receipts, etc., many of which are organized by specific vessels, businesses, or individuals. Included are bills of sale for vessels controlled by Williams, balance sheet, insurance policies, wills, deeds, and other documents. Papers relevant to William's land investments in South Carolina, Georgia, and the...

Abstract Literary manuscripts, journals, logs, scrapbooks, clippings, photographs (photocopies), correspondence and other ephemeral and miscellaneous materials related to the Harlow family, primarily Frederick Pease Harlow, author of "The Making of a Sailor," and "Chanteying Aboard American Ships". In addition to the typescripts for F.P. Harlow's published works, there are typescripts and manuscript copies of an unpublished memoir and a short maritime novel. Other family members represented include,...

Abstract The collection contains 800 pieces and 27 volumes, all relative to Mr. Pollard's banking, estate, and investment activities between 1865-1897. The papers are generally arranged chronologically, and further organized by subject or type of material. In box 1 the researcher will find correspondence circulars, and other papers concerning railroad and real estate investments undertaken or managed by Mr. Pollard. There are folders of manuscripts for the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad, as...