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Salem (Schooner), 1758-1763

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 7
Identifier: A.

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Subseries A. Shipping Papers cover the years 1714 until 1784, with the bulk of the papers between 1750 and 1770. Most of the shipping papers are the records for the schooner Benjamin and the schooner Salem. These papers include accounts for the building of the schooner Salem, correspondence, receipts, portledge bills, and insurance policies. The remaining papers are filed alphabetically by ship name, and include mostly insurance policies and accounts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1758-1763

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 linear feet (5 boxes; 5 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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