Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John Davison wrote to his wife, Eliza Ann Davison of Augusta, from Key West, describing his voyage through the most violent storm he had ever experienced. One crew member was drowned. His crew sick or injured, Davison reported that his boat drifted for many days while they waited for the gale to lessen. He reported his cargo was decayed.
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About This Item
- Title: John Davison letter from Key West, Florida, December 29, 1846
- Creator: John Davison
- Creation Date: 1846-12-29
- Subject Date: 1846-12-29
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Locations:
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Key West, FL
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 88, Box 1/1
- Collection: Eliza Ann (Gannett) Davison papers
- Object Type: Text
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- Davison, Eliza Ann (Gannett), b.1811 -- Correspondence
- Davison, John--Correspondence
- Drowning
- Letters
- Manuscripts
- Marine accidents
- Seafaring life -- Description and travel
- Ship captains -- Maine
- Shipwrecks
- Yucatan (Ship)--Marine accidents
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