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Letters written by Captain Jacob Potter to his wife and daughter
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Reference code
MS-2-383, SF Box 41, Folder 18
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1885- 1895 (Creation)
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6 pages (1 folder)
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Jacob Potter was born ca. 1844 and married Laura J. Cox in 1868. He was a master mariner who lived in Canning, Nova Scotia.
Custodial history
Letters were donated by John Bigelow in 1980.
Scope and content
File contains four letters written by Captain Jacob Potter while at sea. The letters were sent to his wife and daughter.
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- English
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Associated materials
A history of the Canning Potters can be found in MS-2-Ref, Box 9, Folder 13.
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No further accruals expected.
General note
Preferred citation: Letters written by Captain Jacob Potter to his wife and daughter, MS-2-383, SF Box 41, Folder 18, Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.