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Letter from L. I. Akin in Amsterdam to his brother Eugene Akin in New Bedford, Massachusetts, July 19, 1820

Letter written by L. I. Akin in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to his brother Eugene Akin in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on July 19, 1820. Akin describes a ship in port bound for Philadelphia carrying a diverse group of passengers, including a notably large number of Jews (40) along with Germans, Italians, French, and a Turk. The letter provides insight into immigration patterns to the United States in 1820. Akin was a sailor awaiting passage back to the USA.

Associated People/Businesses

Akin, L. I.
Akin, Ebenezer

Geography

Amsterdam
New Bedford
Massachusetts

Subjects

Emigration and immigration
Jews--Migrations
Seafaring life

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 7