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1. 16810 - Receipt

   1799 pilots receipt to Isaac Winslow from Martha's Vineyard from Captain Jeremiah Lovett of the Schooner Betsey for navigating the schooner through the Nantucket Shoals.

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2. 28993 - Journal

   Abraham Kilham's journal about various voyages and vessels. The journal has been given several BHS numbers for different sections. This section begins on July 26, 1794 sailing from Salem bound St. Mark's in Hispaniolia. The Brig Nancy belonged to Elias Hasket Derby of Salem. The voyage ended at 3 in the morning after the Nancy grounded and was lost; most of the crew went in the long boat to seek assistance, Kilham and "the boy" stayed with ve...

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3. 29004 - Journal

   Abraham Kilham's sea journal where he writes about various vessels and voyages. This section of two pages give "Directions for sailing into the Vineyard" - Martha's Vineyard. Abraham Kilham was born in Beverly (Mass.) on February 19, 1765. He made a living as a ship's captain, though it is unclear from this particular log whether he owned the ships he sailed. Much of his business involved shipping, trade, and commerce. He travelled extensi...

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