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April 11, 1861- Whaling and the Civil War
Mary Brewster’s journal for her voyage from 1845 – 1848 ended on March 8, 1848 when the Tiger arrived home (Stonington, CT). Mary and her husband, Samuel did not return to sea for their la… more →
America's Victorian Era in the Age of Sail: Women at Sea
April 11, 1861- Whaling and the Civil War
wrote 1 month ago: Mary Brewster’s journal for her voyage from 1845 – 1848 ended on March 8, 1848 when the … more →
September 20 [1847 and 1858]
wrote 8 months ago: Mary Brewster, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20th [1847]: “This day has completed my 24th year spent very a … more →
Scrimshanders/Scrimshaw
wrote 8 months ago: Historically, artisan whalers called scrimshanders, engraved images into the discarded teeth or bone … more →
20th August [1847 and 1858]
wrote 9 months ago: Mary Brewster, FRIDAY AUGUST 20th [1847]: “Nothing new save the departure of Capt. Fisher who … more →
14th August 1858
wrote 9 months ago: Mary Brewster did not make a journal entry for this date in 1847. Mary Lawrence, [Sat.] AUGUST 14 [1 … more →
10th August [1847 and 1858]
wrote 9 months ago: Mary Brewster, TUESDAY [Aug.] 10th [1847]: “Was up by the time it was light and had just got r … more →
August 9 [1847 and 1860]
wrote 9 months ago: Mary Brewster, MONDAY [Aug.] 9th [1847]: “The weather is very warm and uncomfortable. Lahaina … more →
27th July [1858 and 1860]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster did not make any journal entries from July 27-31, 1847. Mary Lawrence, [Tues.] JULY 27 … more →
July 26 [1847, 1858 and 1860]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, MONDAY [July] 26 [1847]: “called at the new store of Bush and Bolles, bought so … more →
25th July [1847 and 1858]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, SUNDAY JULY 25th [1847]: “Went to the chapel as usual this morning, and feel sa … more →
July 24 [1847, 1858 and 1860]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, SATURDAY [July] 24th [1847]: “Completed my dress which has occupied my time and … more →
July 22, 1858
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster did not make any journal entries from July 20-23, 1847. Mary Lawrence, [Thurs.] JULY 2 … more →
21st July [1858 and 1860]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster did not make any journal entries from July 20-23, 1847. Mary Lawrence, [Wed.] JULY 21 … more →
3rd July [1847, 1858 and 1860]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, SATURDAY JULY 3rd [1847]: “Washed out a few things and ironed them. A couple of … more →
1st July [1847 and 1858]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, THURSDAY JULY 1st [1847]: “I was awakened several times through the night by th … more →
June 28 [1847 and 1858]
wrote 10 months ago: Mary Brewster, MONDAY JUNE 28th [1847]: “We are all ready for an early start in the morning. T … more →
27th June [1847 and 1858]
wrote 11 months ago: Mary Brewster, SUNDAY [June] 27th [1847]: “No change today save staying in the house. The fore … more →
23rd June [1847 and 1858]
wrote 11 months ago: Mary Brewster, WEDNESDAY JUNE 23rd [1847]: “Called over to Mrs. Conde’s early — th … more →
June 20 [1847 and 1858]
wrote 11 months ago: Mary Brewster, SUNDAY JUNE 20th [1847]: “Well here I am tired and weary, what if doing nothing … more →
