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United States of America. No ardent spirits allowed on board

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Description: Image of a ship in full sail at the top of the ship's articles for the ship George Turner signed in 1861; contract between the Ship Master and the seamen signing on for service on a voyage including printed text with manuscript text inscriptions in ink and pencil including a listing terms of service, the names of sailors signed up for the voyage, and other pertinent information.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 28 June 1861
Call number: priJLC_MAR_003315
Creator: Last, Jay T(Opens in new tab)

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