Twelve letters, Feb 1864 - Nov 1871 from shipmaster George S Pendleton to his son, George E, in Taunton, Massachusetts. Letters sent from New York and Galveston, Texas. Mentions shipping a "Black Crew," problems with previous crew, activities at Galveston, and various family matters. Additional items include a letter from C B Pendleton and biographical information about George E Pendleton (grocer) and his father George S, who was lost at sea as master of ship EXCELSIOR in 1871.