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1819 August 16 . Ja[me]s Prince ALS to John Davis; Nahant, [Massachusetts].

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Box 1
Abstract:
Has sighted the sea serpent off the Nahant shore, but having seen himself mentioned in newspaper reports wants to provide a more accurate account. Notes rumors of sightings, crowds gathering at the beach, and that he had brought his "famous Mast Head Spy Glass." Describes the 50- to 60-foot sea serpent and includes a pen-and-ink sketch of it. Recalls the crowd following the sea serpent and considers how it propels itself, breathes, and comparisons to snakes, eels, whales, and sharks. Caught another sighting in a different bay, presuming the sea serpent moved due to the number of boats pursuing it. Third page is mutilated, and some text is missing. Features many textual revisions and cross-outs in the hand of Prince and Davis, suggesting it may have been revised for publication.
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3 pages

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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05