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John Nichols Papers, 1822-1841, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 98

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains ships' papers for the ship Borneo, brig Malay and brig Ceres, as well as correspondence with John's wife, Elizabeth (Day) Nichols and other family members, financial records, and estate papers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1822-1841, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical Sketch

John Nichols (died 1840), was a Salem, Massachusetts, ship master.

Extent

0.75 linear feet (1 box; 1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains ships' papers for the ship Borneo, brig Malay and brig Ceres, as well as correspondence with John's wife, Elizabeth (Day) Nichols and other family members, financial records, and estate papers.

Series List

SERIES I. Shipping Papers

SERIES II. Personal Papers

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This material was found within the collection. It was originally processed as part of the Waters Family Papers. The account book was a 1906 gift of Henry F. Waters.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Leslie Ward, August 2010.

Title
JOHN NICHOLS PAPERS, 1822-1841, undated
Author
Processed by: Leslie Ward; machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
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Rowley MA 01969 USA