Name/Title
Letter to James Stone from George StoneEntry/Object ID
2025.01.036Description
A letter written by Stephen Conger on behalf of George Stone (1804-1843) to his brother James Stoddard Stone (1810-1892). February 26, 1829.Subject
James is writing from off the coast of Argentina and describes the Island they are docked at, Isla de los Estados (which they refer to as Staten Land), their living conditions and good health, and how his voyage went. He had fallen on his right wrist and injured it, so is dictating to another man (Stephen Conger) on board the boat. They are hunting seals and expected to be away from New York for two years. The letter goes into detail on the process of hunting seals.Subject Person/Organization
Stone, GerogeSubject Place
Island
Isla de los EstadosCountry
ArgentinaContinent
South AmericaCollection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumLetter Details
Letter Date
February 26, 1829Postmark
Notes
Received June 29, 1829Sender
Name
George Stone (dictating to Stephen Conger)Addressee
Name
Mr. James Stone (to the care of Enos Stone)Address
Rochester, New YorkPrimary Language
EnglishRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Stone, James, Stone, Geroge, Conger, StephenRelated Places
Place
Island
Isla de los EstadosCountry
Argentina, United States of AmericaContinent
South America, North AmericaCity
RochesterState/Province
New York
