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George Ropes Papers, 1865-1886
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1907
Abstract
The George Ropes Papers contains the business papers of George Ropes, a New England businessman active in the latter half of the 19th century. Ropes was heavily involved in trade with eastern Africa. The business papers of John H. Goldsmith, a ship’s captain and agent of Ropes are also included. The collection has been divided into two series.
Dates:
1865-1886
Found in:
Phillips Library
Henry Edwards Papers, 1857-1860
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1910
Abstract
The Henry Edwards Papers contains the business and personal papers of Henry Edwards, a Salem, Massachusetts-born ship’s captain. Materials include: an 1857 cargo manifest for the George W. Jones (Brig); an 1857 letter from Edwards to his wife; a notarized record of Edward’s status as a seaman issued in Salem and other Salem documents; correspondence related to Edward’s work for the merchant John Bertram of Salem as captain of the ...
Dates:
1857-1860
Found in:
Phillips Library