Monson, Albert. creator mixed material monographic eng 2 ALsS addressed to Monson, East Gloucester, Mass., written by J. P. Knowlton (1862 February 12) and Seth Handy (undated) while aboard the ship Mercury of New Bedford, Mass., Edward F. Lakeman, master, on a voyage to the Indian Ocean (1859-1862). Knowlton noted the amount of oil taken and advised against taking a whaling voyage. Handy described life aboard a whaleship. Open to research. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Handy, Seth Correspondence Knowlton, J. P Correspondence Lakeman, Edward F Mercury (Ship) Whaling Indian Ocean Whaling Massachusetts New Bedford mm2002084927 Open to research. DLC 021022 20260227111729.0 mm2002084927