Scope and Contents From the Series: Series I. Shipping Papers contains account books, and ships' and shipping papers. The account books record shipping expenses incurred by John's vessels, as well as wharfage, dockage, storage, and store rental services which John offered to other merchants. Although this collection contains few records documenting John's vessels, the ships' papers and shipping accounts are of special interest because they provide fascinating shipbuilding and ship chandlery...