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Ship's Journal, "Penelope," London to New York, 1744

Ship's Journal, "Penelope," London to New York, 1744Ship's Journal, "Penelope," London to New York, 1744Ship's Journal, "Penelope," London to New York, 1744

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$305

Lot #: 279
Ship's Journal, "Penelope," London to New York, 1744

Manuscript ledger and journal of a transatlantic voyage from London to New York aboard the ship Penelope, Capt. Patrick Cusick. Inscribed at the front 'A Journal of our Intended Voyage, With God's Permission, From London to New York, 1744 / Up the Good Ship Penelope / Capt: Patrick Cusick / Commenced By Me James McHugh, March 14th 1744'. Iron-gall ink on paper, with cost-of-stuff accounts and daily entries through the voyage.

8 x 6 1/2 in.
Provenance
Estate of Adele E. Shepard (1939-2025), Rochester, New York.
Auction Date
May 21, 2026

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