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Shipping papers, 1810-1816

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: SERIES II.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series II. Aaron Jr. and Winthrop Parsons Shipping Papers records the shipping and mercantile activities of Aaron Sr.'s sons. Of interest in this subseries are ships' papers of the fishing schooner Dover. The legal papers contain an 1811 partnership agreement between Aaron Jr. and Samuel Elwell to engage in retail trade. The account and memorandum books include personal accounts of family members and estate accounts of Aaron Sr. and Mary Parsons.

Dates

  • Creation: 1810-1816

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 linear feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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