Name/Title

letter

Entry/Object ID

1111.609.0103

Scope and Content

Oct. 6,1869 letter frrom W(infield) S Babbidge in Delaware to "Dear Friend", He is on the schooner "Fannie W Johnston" of Bridgton NJ, a clipper, a "good worthy boat." Had been 2nd mate on a 3-master "The Martha N Hail" of Cape Cod whioch only carried 1200 tons of coal so he left her.