Scope and Contents From the Series: Series I. Shipping Papers is comprised of correspondence and ships' papers. The correspondence, which contains merchant and miscellaneous masters' correspondence, traces the development of the Gregory family shipping business from Joseph Gregory's (1755-1824) modest beginnings to Joseph Gregory's (b. 1815) prosperous firm. The correspondence also includes letters from John H. Gregory's partner, Benjamin Selman, and correspondence from company agents or...