American Merchant Seamen of the Early Nineteenth Century: a Researcher’s Guide

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There is little regular documentation of American merchant seamen who lived and worked during the first thirty years of the nineteenth century; and what does exist is often scattered. This booklet explains where and how to look for documentation on a specific seaman active during this era.