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Barton Family Papers, 1677-1897

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 110
Abstract

The bulk of the Barton Family Papers is comprised of shipping and business papers reflecting the activities of four generations of merchants, ship owners and masters.

Dates: 1677-1897

Benjamin Shreve Papers, 1793-1848, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 20
Abstract

The Benjamin Shreve papers are comprised of ships' papers, correspondence, account books, memorandum books, accounts, bills, and receipts, and printed items. The papers represent Shreve's activities as merchant, shipmaster, and supercargo on a number of Salem, Massachusetts, vessels from 1805 to 1835.

Dates: 1793-1848, undated

Chever Family Papers, 1816-1859

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 131
Abstract

The Chever family papers contain shipping records for ship owner and master James W. Chever (1791-1857), and his sons, ship masters Henry Prince and William James Chever.

Dates: 1816-1859

David Pingree Papers, 1803-1939

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 901
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of David Pingree, papers of his family members, and records of his business associates.

Dates: 1803-1939, undated

Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 37
Abstract

The Derby Family Papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Richard Derby (1712-1783), his sons Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and John Derby (1741-1812), and grandsons Elias Hasket Derby Jr. (1766-1826), John Derby (1767-1831), Ezekiel Hersey Derby (1772-1852), and Richard Crowninshield Derby (1777-1854).

Dates: 1716-1925

Hodges Family Papers, 1657-1874, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 126
Abstract

This collection consists of the shipping, business, and personal papers of Gamaliel Hodges and his sons, John and Joseph Hodges, of Salem, Massachusetts, as well as papers for Richard Manning.

Dates: 1657-1874, undated

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

James Armstrong Papers, 1814-1871, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 31
Abstract

The James Armstrong Papers include correspondence, order books, court-martial papers, personal papers, and financial records created by James Armstrong throughout his career in the United States Navy. This collection is arranged into four series.

Dates: 1814-1871, undated

James Gillis Papers, 1814-1864, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 90
Abstract

This collection contains shipping, business, and personal papers that relate to ships of which James D. Gillis was Master.

Dates: 1814-1864, undated

Nathaniel Kinsman (1798-1847) Papers, 1784-1882

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 43
Abstract

The Nathaniel Kinsman Papers contain the business and personal papers of Nathaniel and Rebecca (Chase) Kinsman. In addition, there are legal and business papers, correspondence, and receipts for Nathaniel's children, parents, brother, and in-laws: Chase, Buffington, and Nichols.

Dates: 1784-1882

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Salem (Mass.) 6
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Ship captains 2
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 2
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Harvard University 1
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Language
French 2
Arabic 1
Dutch; Flemish 1
Spanish; Castilian 1
 
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Franklin (Ship) 3
Kinsman, Nathaniel, 1798-1847 3
Pingree, David, 1795-1863 3
Amazon (Brig) 2
America (Ship) 2
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Arno (Ship) 2
Barton, John, 1774-1818 2
Bengal (Ship) 2
Betsey (Schooner) 2
China (Ship) 2
Dawn (Brig) 2
Derby, Elias Hasket, 1739-1799 2
Dolphin (Schooner) 2
Edward (Brig) 2
Eliza (Bark) 2
Endeavor (Ship) 2
Essex Fire & Marine Insurance Company (Salem, Mass.) 2
George (Brig) 2
Hannah (Brig) 2
Henry (Ship) 2
Hope (Brig) 2
Janus (Ship) 2
John (Ship) 2
Kinsman, Joshua, 1801-1844 2
Leander (Brig) 2
Live Oak (Schooner) 2
Mermaid (Brig) 2
Nichols, Ichabod, 1749-1839 2
Peggy (Brig) 2
Phoenix (Brig) 2
Rogue (Brig) 2
Romp (Brig) 2
Sally (Schooner) 2
Silsbee, Nathaniel, 1748-1791 2
Stone, Benjamin W., 1809-1891 2
Stone, Silsbee, and Pickman 2
Thomas Perkins (Ship) 2
Tucker, Gideon, 1778-1861 2
Union (Ship) 2
Washington (Brig) 2
William (Sloop) 2
Abby (Brig) 1
Abeona (Schooner) 1
Acorn (Brig) 1
Active (Schooner) 1
Adams (Brig) 1
Admittance (Ship) 1
Adriatic (Brig) 1
Aldebaran (Ship) 1
Alden, Anne Colman 1
Alden, Bradford R. 1
Alert (Ship) 1
Alger, Cyrus, 1781-1856 1
Allen, Charles Henry, 1830-1910 1
Allen, George H. (George Henry), 1838-1925 1
America (Brigatine) 1
American Hero (Ship) 1
Angeline (Brig) 1
Ann Maria (Ship) 1
Antelope (Brig) 1
Antelope (Ship) 1
Arab (Ship) 1
Arcade (Schooner) 1
Argo (Ship : 1805) 1
Argo (Ship) 1
Argonaut (Ship) 1
Armstrong, James, 1794-1868 1
Armstrong, William 1
Arnold Wells (Ship) 1
Arrington, James 1
Astrea (Ship) 1
Astria (Ship) 1
Atlantic (Brig) 1
Atlantic (Ship) 1
Atlas (Sloop) 1
Augusta (Ship) 1
Augustine Heard & Company 1
Augustine Heard (Ship) 1
Augustus (Ship) 1
Aurelia (Ship) 1
Aurora (Ship) 1
Australia (Ship) 1
Baker & Hodges 1
Balance (Brig) 1
Baltimore (Brig) 1
Baring Brothers & Co. 1
Barstow (Schooner) 1
Barstow, G. Forrester (Gideon Forrester), 1815-1864 1
Barton family 1
Barton, John, 1711-1774 1
Barton, Lydia 1
Barton, Margaret Gardner, -1803 1
Barton, Mary Webb 1
Barton, Mary Willoughby, -1758 1
Barton, Samuel, 1688-1772 1
Barton, Samuel, 1738-1773 1
Barton, Samuel, 1767-1795 1
Barton, Samuel, 1804-1840 1
Batchelder, William 1
Bateman, Abigail Balch (Perkins), 1824-1892 1
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