Nichols, James (Whaling master) creator mixed material monographic eng 1 ALS (1856 February 25 & March 14) written by Nichols while master of the ship Sophia Thornton of New Bedford, Mass., on a whaling voyage to the South Pacific. Nichols discussed the dearth of whales and the dependency of the economy on whaling. While taking on supplies at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Nichols commented on the region's inhabitants. Open to research. Whaling master. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Sophia Thornton (Ship) Whaling Massachusetts New Bedford Whaling Pacific Ocean Islands, Bay of (N.Z.) Description and travel Whalers (Persons) mm2002084930 Open to research. DLC 021022 20260227111729.0 mm2002084930