Leonard, John W. creator mixed material monographic eng 2 ALS (1856 July 4; Japan Sea) written by Leonard, probably as master of the ship Lydia of Fairhaven, Mass., on a voyage to the North Pacific, to his wife Sylvia in New Bedford, Mass. Notes that one whale has been taken with hopes for more success in the Okhotsk Sea. Also mentions the catch of the ship Fabius out of New Bedford. Includes ALS (1857 December 22; Honolulu, Hawaii) in which Leonard expects to be home in May. Open to research. Master of whaling ship. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Leonard, Sylvia Correspondence Fabius (Ship) Lydia (Ship : 1840-1864) Whaling Japan, Sea of Whaling Okhotsk, Sea of Honolulu (Hawaii) Description and travel Whalers (Persons) mm2002084920 Open to research. DLC 021021 20260227111729.0 mm2002084920