A letter written by captain Grant on board of the Japan of New Bedford on 17th June while at sea 45.80 latitude 31 degrees west longitude reported everything well on board. Just 4 days at sea was her catch 22 barrels sperm whale oil.(1)
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1. Tonnage 487 tons, shipping agent William G. Blackler, departed on 31 May 1858 towards the Pacific.
