African American merchant mariners
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joseph Panter, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4769
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two documents housed in a Mylar sleeve, both signed by African American sea captain Joseph Panter, Jr. The first document, dated April 24, 1806, records a sale to David Chadwick and Thomas Townsend and bears Panter’s signature. The second document, dated July 17, 1806, is an official record appointing Josiah Hussey of Nantucket as Panter’s financial attorney.
Dates:
1806