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Daland Family Papers, 1847-1856
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0.664
Abstract
The Daland Family papers consist of correspondence to Henry Tucker Daland or his father, Tucker Daland, from business associates, in particular, Henry L. Williams, Henry Tucker’s brother-in-law. The Daland family were prosperous East India merchants and their correspondence primarily concerns aspects of buying, selling, and shipping goods through the Far East, European, and American trade. Merchandise included Manila hemp, sugar, hides, indigo, coffee, cloth, spices, cotton, and opium. ...
Dates:
1847-1856
Found in:
Phillips Library
Henry Tiffin Commonplace Book, 1748-1776
Collection
Identifier: MSS 322
Abstract
The Henry Tiffin commonplace book is a commonplace book that was kept by Tiffin from 1748 to 1776.
Dates:
1748-1776
Found in:
Phillips Library
India Trade Papers, 1809-1852, undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1957
Abstract
This is an artificial collection of documents from vessels and people involved in trade with India in the nineteenth century. It includes correspondence, ships' papers, notes, and miscellaneous items such as invitations and bank notes.
Dates:
1809-1852, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library
Joseph Bowditch Papers, 1699-1941, undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 156
Abstract
The Joseph Bowditch Papers record the activities of Joseph Bowditch (1700-1780), a Salem shipping merchant, sheriff, court clerk, and Justice of the Peace.
Dates:
1699-1941, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library
Thomas Wigglesworth Jr. Papers, 1823-1864, undated
Collection
Identifier: MH 6
Abstract
The Thomas Wigglesworth Jr. papers contain business documents related to shipping, import and export of goods, prices current, and financial accounts.
Dates:
1823-1864, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library