James B. Luffman letters to Mary A. Luffman, 1840-1847

Summary

Creator:

Luffman, James B.

Date:

1840-1847

Extent:

5 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

James B. Luffman letters to Mary A. Luffman, ms 1252. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection mainly consists of correspondence from James B. Luffman to Mary Ann Mather, 1840-1847. Luffman wrote from points along the gulf and eastern seaboards of the United States including St. Mary's and Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; and other southern ports. Correspondences discuss Luffman's voyages, travel, coastal events, shipping practices, and the areas he visits. The collection also contains a letters from Luffman to others concerning finances and ship business.

Biographical / historical:

James B. Luffman, sailor and ship's captain, married Mary Ann Mather, in Wilmington, Delaware in 1842.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Merchant mariners -- United States.
Shipping -- United States.
Correspondence

Names:

Luffman, Mary Ann -- Correspondence

Places:

Georgia -- Description and travel.
South Carolina -- Description and travel.
Southern States -- Description and travel.

Preferred citation:

James B. Luffman letters to Mary A. Luffman, ms 1252. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.