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Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857
Collection
Identifier: MSS 216
Abstract
The bulk of the collection concerns Henry Appleton's (1763-1823) mercantile activities in Salem from 1790-1823, and his management of the affairs of his orphaned niece and nephews.
Dates:
1780-1857; Majority of material found within 1790-1823
Found in:
Phillips Library
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
Found in:
Phillips Library
John Wood Papers, 1806-1853, undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 162
Abstract
The John Wood Papers mostly consist of letterbooks generated by the commission and shipping merchant business which John Wood established with his sons, John Henry (1810-1841) and Albert (1812-1853), following his financial failure in 1826.
Dates:
1806-1853, undated
Found in:
Phillips Library