Folder MS0247.01.06

Scope and Contents 1851 May 31 from Bark Mazeppa (San Francisco) reports that ship is ready for sea but dreadful fire has rendered business dull, ship is up for sale, freight or charter but sale might take place next week, then captain is clear of her. On board is captain, the cook and Joseph Beatley. A great many ship masters out of employment. Uncle Richard Evans and Lewis are well and will sail for Manilla. Girdler hopes to see family in the course of the year. An “envelope” with red wax seal...

Scope and Contents 1852 February 17 from Marblehead My dear Husband. Mrs. Coombs starts for California in a few days and has offered to take a letter to you. Wife states the Lewis yearns for his Papa, mentions Alice Bray, the ship George E. Webster, Sarah Jane and Richard are well, Richard Dixey got home and left the Elvira and remains home, George Dixey is Aunt Rebecca’s new child, Aunt Hannah Low, Elizabeth had letter from husband in Calcutta, Sam Swett not home yet, Capt. Very’s wife is well,...

Scope and Contents to Capt. John Girdler Barque George E. Webster Care of F. Argenti Co. San Francisco California 1852 April 22 from Marblehead My Dear Husband. Letter from Rio dated March 3 reached wife. She relates she send a letter April 9 by steamer to San Francisco. Lewis is now standing, Henry, Maria and Harry leaving old House and live with Mother Hooper, Richard Evans expected home soon, Harriet Briggs died, very cold winter, The Flying Cloud returned from India last week. Saw the Prentiss...