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1816-1837, undated
Folders C.2.8-C.2.16
GUSN-296459
Series XIII, Papers of Susan (Hale) Coffin (1792-1837), 1816-1837, undated (#C.2.8-C.2.16), contains correspondence received by Susan Coffin (1792-1837) from her husband, Abel Coffin (1792-1837), a ship's captain. The letters highlight Abel Coffin's (1792-1837) travels around the world and focus on ports-of-call; ship building; ocean crossings; funerals at sea; transportation of cargo; and information relating to the "Siamese Twins," Chang and Eng Bunker (1811-1874). See #1.19, C.2.48, VF for related material regarding the "Siamese Twins." The series also contains correspondence received by Susan Coffin (1792-1837) from friends and acquaintances. The series is arranged chronologically starting with correspondence received from Abel Coffin (1792-1837), followed by other correspondence.
personal papers
Personal papers (1 carton)
MS010
Coffin family papers
1929
MS010.14
personal papers
Series
Folders C.2.8-C.2.16
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