This collection consists of the shipping, business, and personal papers of Gamaliel Hodges and his sons, John and Joseph Hodges, of Salem, Massachusetts, as well as papers for Richard Manning.

The Samuel Rolfe collection contains receipts and records belonging to Captain Samuel Rolfe (1765-1832). The majority of the receipts and records reflect purchases and payments relating to several ships of which Rolfe was master or co-owner. Additional receipts and records reflect purchases and payments relating to Rolfe’s household and family expenses. The collection has been divided into three series.