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Aaron W. Berry Papers, 1798-1869

 Collection
Identifier: MH 38
Abstract

The Aaron W. Berry Papers consist of business, shipping, and personal papers, and some miscellaneous materials for this Salem, Massachusetts ship master and shipping agent.

Dates: 1798-1869

Allen H. Knowles Papers, 1859-1874

 Collection
Identifier: MH 137
Abstract

This collection consists of records relating to various ships and includes accounts current, crew accounts, telegrams, an insurance policy and a passport.

Dates: 1859-1874

Andrew Merriam Putnam Papers, 1835-1852, 1947

 Collection
Identifier: MH 193
Abstract

The Andrew Merriam Putnam papers document the life of this Danvers, Massachusetts, ship captain.

Dates: 1835-1852, 1947

Barnabas C. Knox Papers, 1806, 1837-1864

 Collection
Identifier: MH 139
Abstract

The Barnabas C. Knox papers contain shipsÂ’ papers from vessels on which Barnabas C. Knox (died 1806) and Joseph S. B. Knox worked and other papers.

Dates: 1806, 1837-1864

Caleb Reynolds Papers, 1814-1858

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 364
Abstract

The bulk of the Caleb Reynolds Papers reflects the personal and business activities of Caleb Reynolds (1771-1858), a mariner. The collection also contains papers of other family members.

Dates: 1814-1858

Chaplin Conway Papers, 1848-1854

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 312
Abstract

The Chaplin Conway Papers contain fifty-three letters, written by Chaplin to his second wife, Sarah, during his long sea voyages to South America as shipmaster.

Dates: 1848-1854

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

Emery Johnson Papers, 1817-1843, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 668
Abstract

The papers of this Salem, Massachusetts, ship captain consists of ships' papers and business correspondence.

Dates: 1817-1843, undated

Francis Stevens Papers, 1758-1892, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 422
Abstract

The Francis Stevens Papers contain the shipping and personal papers of Francis Stevens (1772-1823) as well as some business papers for his father, John Stevens.

Dates: 1758-1892, undated

Frye Family Papers, 1770-1947, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 151
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of the Frye family including Salem, Massachusetts, shipmaster Nathan Frye (1787-1868).

Dates: 1770-1947, undated

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Names
Abigail (Schooner) 2
Active (Schooner) 2
Bertram, John, 1796-1882 2
Catherine (Ship) 2
Chever, William James, 1818-1902 2
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Derby, Elias Hasket, 1739-1799 2
Eliza (Brig) 2
Eliza (Ship) 2
Elizabeth (Ship) 2
Franklin (Ship) 2
Lively (Schooner) 2
Perseverance (Ship) 2
Phillips, Stephen C. (Stephen Clarendon), 1801-1857 2
Pingree, David, 1795-1863 2
Polly (Sloop) 2
William (Ship) 2
Active (Ship) 1
Agenor (Ship) 1
Albatross (Ship) 1
Aldebaran (Ship) 1
Allen, Charles F., Jr. 1
American Philosophical Society 1
Andes (Ship) 1
Andrew, John F. (John Forrester), 1850-1895 1
Andrew, Nathaniel 1
Annie Buckman (Brig) 1
Arctic (Bark) 1
Areatus (Ship) 1
Argentine (Bark) 1
Argo (Brig) 1
Argo (Ship) 1
Arno (Ship) 1
Arnold Wells (Ship) 1
Aspinwall, Thomas, 1786-1876 1
Attempt (Schooner) 1
B. F. Nash (Brig) 1
Bagley, John, 1765-1826 1
Bagley, Lowell, 1784-1863 1
Bagley, Sally Hacket, 1766-1845 1
Banchor and Boyden 1
Banchor, John, d. 1870 1
Baring Brothers & Co. 1
Barnard, Edward, 1781-1858 1
Barr, Henry, -1836 1
Barstow, G. Forrester (Gideon Forrester), 1815-1864 1
Bartlett, Matthew, d. 1880 1
Batchelder, Nathan A., 1821-1903 1
Bates, William B., circa 1810-1894 1
Belle Creole (Ship) 1
Bengal (Ship) 1
Berry, Aaron W., 1827-1865 1
Bertram, Joseph, 1835-1877 1
Betsey (Schooner) 1
Betsy (Ship) 1
Bird of the Wave (Brig) 1
Black Warrior (Ship) 1
Borneo (Ship) 1
Boston (Ship) 1
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838 1
Brazil (Bark) 1
Brooks, John F. 1
Brown family 1
Brown, Nathaniel, 1771-1805 1
Bryant, Timothy, Jr. 1
Buena Vista (Ship) 1
Burnham, Betsey, b. 1776 1
Burnham, Caleb, b. 1771 1
Burnham, Eunice 1
Burnham, Joshua, 1736-1791 1
Burnham, Joshua, b. 1763 1
Burnham, Mark, b. 1738 1
Burnham, Sukey, b. 1779 1
Burroughs family 1
C. Brewer and Company 1
C. M. Ward (Schooner) 1
Calef & Pierson (Salem, Mass.) 1
Caroline Augusta (Ship) 1
Catharine (Ship) 1
Catherine (Schooner) 1
Caulfield, William H. 1
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Chamberlain, Joseph 1
Chapman family 1
Chapman, Benjamin 1
Chapman, Francis Needham, 1844- 1
Chapman, Isaac Needham, active 1774-1818 1
Chapman, Sarah Fogg 1
Chapman, Ursula Symonds Phippen, 1809- 1
Chariot of Fame (Ship) 1
Charles (Schooner) 1
Charles (Ship) 1
Charles A. Farwell (Ship) 1
Charles Morris (Ship) 1
Charming Molly (Brig) 1
Charming Polly (Brigantine) 1
Chase, George 1
Chase, Theodore 1
Chever family 1
Chever, George Francis, 1819-1871 1
Chever, Henry Prince, 1816-1853 1
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