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III. John H. and Samuel Buoy Business Papers, 1831-1846, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES III.

Scope and Contents

Series III. John H. & Samuel B. Gregory Buoy Business Papers contains correspondence and financial papers. The records document John's buoy repair and construction business and describe John's tenure as Superintendent of Buoys (1843-1846). Included is correspondence from merchants and the Boston Custom House reporting strayed buoys and buoy conditions. The papers also contain correspondence documenting John's fiscal conflict with his son Samuel.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-1846, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.75 linear feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA