Isaac Lester Diaries 1777

The Lester Diaries (1761-1802) refer to nine, hand-written volumes of daily diaries or journals, kept by brothers Isaac Lester and Benjamin Lester. The Lesters were partners in a firm or trading house known as Isaac and Benjamin Lester of Poole, Dorset, engaged in the trans Atlantic Poole-Newfoundla...

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Main Author: Lester, Isaac, 1718-1778
Other Authors: Lester, Benjamin, 1724-1802
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1777
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/m_lester/id/5387
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Summary:The Lester Diaries (1761-1802) refer to nine, hand-written volumes of daily diaries or journals, kept by brothers Isaac Lester and Benjamin Lester. The Lesters were partners in a firm or trading house known as Isaac and Benjamin Lester of Poole, Dorset, engaged in the trans Atlantic Poole-Newfoundland cod fishery and trade. Isaac’s diary covers the years continuously from 1765 to 1779, and Benjamin’s 1761 to 1802.