Call Number:

C0393

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 2 boxes
• 0.8 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); James Chaytor Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1804-1849 (inclusive)

Creator:

Chaytor, James

Form:

Bills of health -- United States -- 19th century., Bills of lading -- United States -- 19th century., Diaries -- 19th century, Ships' manifests -- 19th century., and Ships' papers -- 19th century.

Abstract:

Consists of ship's papers, a diary (1841), and correspondence of James Chaytor relating to some of the nineteenth-century American ships for which he was commander or shipmaster.

James Chayton was a nineteenth-century American naval captain and shipmaster.

The collection consists of ship's papers, a diary (1841), and correspondence of Chaytor relating to some of the ships for which he was commander or shipmaster. The bulk of the collection is comprised of accounts of the brig of war Independencia, such as listings of weekly provisions, expenditures, receipts, monies paid to officers and crew, listings of the numbers and kinds of sails, master's and boatswain's stores, bills of health, and weekly expenditures. The collection also includes ship's papers for the merchant ships Herald, Chesapeake, and John. In addition, there are also some of Chaytor's personal and business accounts.

Arranged in this order: letters to Chaytor, letters by Chaytor, diary (1821), records of the brig of war Independencia, records and receipts of other ships, personal accounts and business.