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Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated
The Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers include the shipping, business, and personal papers of Benjamin Crowninshield, his son Benjamin, Jr., and a series of other descendants of Jacob and Hannah Crowninshield. The bulk of the collection is made up of the writings of Benjamin Crowninshield, Jr, along with material related to the naval careers of Jacob Crowninshield (1799-1849) and his son, William Wallach Crowninshield (1823-1874).
Charles Parsons and Thomas Parsons Papers, 1777-1864
The Charles and Thomas, Jr. Parsons Papers contain correspondence and shipping papers of the Parsons family shipping business.
Crowninshield Family Papers, 1697-1924
The Crowninshield Family Papers are comprised of business, political, and personal papers of the George Crowninshield family from 1697-1909. The bulk of the papers are those of John Crowninshield which concern family shipping affairs from 1795-1815.
Crowninshield Family Papers, 1756-1864, undated
The Crowninshield Family Papers are comprised of business, political, and personal papers of the George Crowninshield family from 1789-1864.
Cushing and White Records, 1773-1852
The Cushing and White Records contain ships' papers, correspondence, accounts, receipts, and an account book relating to the shipping and privateering activities of this Boston, Massachusetts firm.
Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925
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).
Devereux Family Papers, 1789-1878, undated
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.
Elias Hasket Derby Papers, 1776-1800, undated
The Elias Hasket Derby papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799), including genealogical notes about the Derby family.
English/Touzel/Hathorne Papers, 1661-1851, undated
The English/Touzel/Hathorne Papers contain shipping records of Philip English (1651-1736) and John Touzel (bp1687-1737); goldsmith and dry goods business records of John Touzel (1727-1785), John Hathorne (1748-1834), and Benjamin Herbert Hathorne (1773-1824); and personal and legal papers of various family members.
Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company Records, 1776-1887, undated
The Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company records consist of administrative and financial records as well as policies and marine claims for this Salem, Massachusetts, firm.