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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

Devereux Family Papers, 1779-1874

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 100
Abstract

The bulk of the material documents the shipping activities of James Devereux (1766-1846) who, with the aid of his sons John (1796-1856) and James (1806-1831), developed a thriving shipping business to the Far East, Europe, and the West Indies.

Dates: 1779-1874

Devereux Family Papers, 1789-1878, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 1
Abstract

The bulk of the material documents the shipping activities of James Devereux (1766-1846) who, with the aid of his sons John (1796-1856) and James (1806-1831) developed a thriving shipping business to the Far East, Europe, and the West Indies.

Dates: 1789-1878, undated

East India Marine Society Records, 1795-1972, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 88
Abstract

The records of the East India Marine Society consist of correspondence, financial documents, guest books, scrapbooks, catalogs, and ships' journals from the founding of the Society in 1799 to 1972.

Dates: 1795-1972, 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 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

Robert Murray Papers, 1836-1904

 Collection
Identifier: MH 164
Abstract

The Robert Murray Papers detail ship captain Robert Murray's life at sea from 1836 to 1864.

Dates: 1836-1904

Social Insurance Company Records, 1803-1842, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 138
Abstract

The Social Insurance Company Records include the administrative, financial, and business records of this Salem, Massachusetts, company from 1803-1842.

Dates: 1803-1842, undated

Timothy Wellman, Jr. Papers, 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

 Collection
Identifier: MH 234
Abstract

The Timothy Wellman papers document the activities of this Salem, Massachusetts, mariner.

Dates: 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

Tucker Family Papers, 1680-1878

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 165
Abstract

The Tucker Family Papers contain the business and personal papers of Essex County Court Clerk Ichabod Tucker (1765-1846) and merchant Gideon Tucker (1778-1861).

Dates: 1680-1878

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Romp (Brig) 4
Devereux, James, 1766-1846 3
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Betsey (Schooner) 2
Camel (Bark) 2
Catherine (Ship) 2
Comet (Brig) 2
Cook, James 2
Dean, Thomas, 1787- 2
Devereux family 2
Devereux, Elizabeth Ives, b. 1812 2
Devereux, James, 1806-1831 2
Devereux, Mary Crowninshield, 1801-1822 2
Devereux, Nicholas, 1808-1848 2
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Goodhue, Jonathan, 1783-1848 2
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Janus (Ship) 2
Java (Ship) 2
Louisa (Brig) 2
Malay (Brig) 2
Margaret (Ship) 2
Neptune (Brigantine) 2
Otter (Brig) 2
Padang (Brig) 2
Polly (Schooner) 2
Sally (Brigantine) 2
Shreve, Benjamin, 1790-1839 2
St. John (Brig) 2
Three Friends (Brig) 2
Tucker, Gideon, 1778-1861 2
Union (Schooner) 2
Voador (Brig) 2
Wheatland, Richard 2
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Active (Ship) 1
Adventure (Ship) 1
Aldebaran (Ship) 1
Alert (Ship) 1
Alexander (Privateer) 1
Alfred (Ship) 1
America (Brigatine) 1
America (Ship) 1
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Anna (Ship) 1
Aphia (Schooner) 1
Arab (Ship) 1
Argo (Ship : 1805) 1
Arno (Ship) 1
Arnold Wells (Ship) 1
Astrea (Ship) 1
Atherton, Charles Gordon, 1804-1853 1
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Atlas (Sloop) 1
Augusta (Ship) 1
B & G Williams 1
B. Telemachus (Ship) 1
Balance (Brig) 1
Barr, James 1
Barstow, G. Forrester (Gideon Forrester), 1815-1864 1
Belisarius (Ship) 1
Belvidere (Brig) 1
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Betsey Matilda (Schooner) 1
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Bonetta (Ship) 1
Borneo (Ship) 1
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838 1
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Bud (Brig) 1
Bullock, Benjamin 1
Burchmore, John 1
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Canton (Brig) 1
Caravan (Ship) 1
Carnes, Jonathan 1
Caroline (Ship) 1
Caroline Augusta (Brig) 1
Carpenter, Benjamin 1
Carter, Ezekiel. 1
Catherine (Brig) 1
Century (Brig) 1
Ceres (Brig) 1
China (Ship) 1
Chipman, Thomas 1
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