Private Letters written by Captain Charles Matheson to "My dear Gracie"
AssociatedAssociated with
THERMOPYLAE
(clipper ship, 1868 - 1907)
Writer
Captain Charles Matheson
Date1875
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 206 × 132mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS003321.2
Keywords
At the time there was an 'informal' mail service between vessels. When ships passed close at sea they would often transfer letters from their crews to the vessel bound in the opposite direction. Often letters were posted ahead to ports where the vessel was due to put in.
It was common that the recipient would get a 'bundle' of letters of varying dates at the same time.
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