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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

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 Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 16
Abstract

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).

Dates: 1727-1934, undated

Bryant P. Tilden Papers, 1842-1975, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 219
Abstract

This collection includes travel journals, correspondence, research materials, maps, and photographs related to the life of Bryant P. Tilden.

Dates: 1842-1975, undated

Collection of 19th Century China and India Trade Documents, 1794-1851, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1889
Abstract Collection of 19th Century China and India Trade Documents contains documents related to Spanish, French and American trade with China and India from 1794 to 1861. The collection includes: reports related to the sale of the ship Canton and its cargo; a report to a Spanish Customs Administrator; records from the United States Consulate in Kolkata related to the ship Argo; a manuscript book of disbursements kept by W. S. Higgins...
Dates: 1794-1851, undated

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

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

Fabens Family Papers, 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 94
Abstract

The Fabens Family Papers contain the shipping, business, legal, and personal papers of William Fabens (1759-1828), William Fabens (1782-1834), Benjamin Fabens (1785-1850), Samuel A. Fabens (b. 1812), Benjamin F. Fabens (1817-1912), Joseph Warren Fabens (1821-1875), Frank P. Fabens (b. 1869), and other family members.

Dates: 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

Francis Brown Papers, 1802-1890, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 26
Abstract

The Francis Brown papers are largely composed of ships' papers with some personal papers included.

Dates: 1802-1890, undated

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Account books 13
Salem (Mass.) 13
Ship's papers 11
Shipping -- China -- Guangzhou 9
Shipping -- Massachusetts -- Salem 9
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Administration of estates 8
Shipping -- China 8
Diaries 6
Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Salem 6
Shipping 6
Shipping -- China -- Hong Kong 6
Deeds 5
Letters 5
Privateering 5
Shipping -- China -- Canton 5
Shipping -- England -- London 5
Shipping -- India -- Kolkata 5
Shipping -- New York (State) -- New York 5
Shipping -- Philippines -- Manila 5
Marine insurance 4
Ship captains 4
Shipping -- India 4
Shipping -- India -- Calcutta 4
Shipping -- Massachusetts -- Boston 4
Boston (Mass.) 3
Cargo handling -- Opium 3
Crew lists 3
Genealogy 3
Maps 3
Merchants 3
Photographs 3
Poetry 3
Shipbuilding 3
Shipping -- California -- San Francisco 3
Shipping -- England -- Liverpool 3
Shipping -- Indonesia -- Sumatra 3
Shipping -- Louisiana -- New Orleans 3
Shipping -- West Indies 3
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 3
Bonds 2
Cargo handling -- Indigo 2
Clipper ships 2
Courtship 2
Danvers (Mass.) 2
Decedents' estates 2
Dry-goods 2
Freight and freightage 2
India -- Commerce -- United States 2
Indigo 2
Justices of the peace 2
Lumber trade 2
Marine protests 2
Scrapbooks 2
Shipping -- China -- Macau 2
Shipping -- China -- Shanghai 2
Shipping -- Cuba -- Havana 2
Shipping -- French Guiana -- Cayenne 2
Shipping -- Hawaii -- Honolulu 2
Shipping -- Indonesia -- Jakarta 2
Shipping -- Madagascar -- Majunga 2
Shipping -- New York (State) 2
Shipping -- Russia -- Saint Petersburg 2
Shipping -- Tanzania -- Zanzibar 2
Ships -- Cargo 2
Textile fabrics 2
United States -- Commerce -- China 2
United States -- Commerce -- History 2
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 2
United States -- History -- War of 1812 2
Abandonment (Maritime law) 1
Abolitionists 1
Account books -- Massachusetts -- Salem 1
Accounts 1
Acquisition of land 1
Advertising -- Shipping -- United States -- 19th century 1
Advertising, Color in 1
Africa -- Commerce -- United States 1
Alexander (Ship) 1
Almanacs 1
America (Ship : 1795-1815) 1
America (Ship) 1
Annatto 1
Armored vessels 1
Aroostook County (Me.) 1
Artists 1
Ballard County (Ky.) 1
Bank stocks 1
Banks and banking 1
Belisarius (Ship) 1
Belle of the West (Ship) 1
Billerica (Mass.) 1
Bills of exchange 1
Bills of lading 1
Bills of sale 1
Bolivar (Brig) 1
Bombay (Ship) 1
Boston (Mass.) -- Commerce 1
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) 1
Buenos Aires Herald (Argentina) 1
Canals 1
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Language
French 3
Spanish; Castilian 2
Arabic 1
Bengali 1
Chinese 1
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German 1
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Names
Thomas Perkins (Ship) 5
Pingree, David, 1795-1863 4
Baring Brothers & Co. 3
China (Ship) 3
Cynthia (Barque) 3
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Henry (Ship) 3
Herald (Brig) 3
Leander (Brig) 3
Union (Ship) 3
Ann Maria (Ship) 2
Arab (Ship) 2
Argo (Ship) 2
Augustine Heard & Company 2
Barton, John, 1774-1818 2
Bengal (Ship) 2
Bertram, John, 1796-1882 2
Betsey (Schooner) 2
Bryant, Timothy, Jr. 2
Canton (Ship) 2
Carolina (Ship) 2
Catharine (Ship) 2
Cherokee (Brig) 2
Curlew (Brig) 2
Cynthia (Brig) 2
Derby, Elias Hasket, 1739-1799 2
Eliza (Barque) 2
Essex Fire & Marine Insurance Company (Salem, Mass.) 2
Fabens, Benjamin, 1785-1850 2
Ganges (Brig) 2
George (Ship) 2
Graves, Edward, 1831-1873 2
Graves, William, 1785-1851 2
Graves, William, 1811-1877 2
Hope (Brig) 2
Hope (Ship) 2
Janus (Ship) 2
Johnson, Emery, 1791-1845 2
Mexican (Brig) 2
New Hampshire Iron Factory Company 2
Patriot (Brig) 2
Peabody, Joseph Augustus, 1796-1828 2
Peabody, Joseph, 1757-1844 2
Phillips, Stephen C. (Stephen Clarendon), 1801-1857 2
Polly (Schooner) 2
Rattler (Brig) 2
Reaper (Brig) 2
Rebecca (Brig) 2
Rebecca (Schooner) 2
Rolla (Brig) 2
Russell & Co. 2
Shepard, Michael, 1786-1856 2
Star (Bark) 2
Star (Brig) 2
Washington (Brig) 2
Waverly (Brig) 2
Wetmore & Co. 2
William & Henry (Ship) 2
Zenobia (Ship) 2
A. S. Henry & Co. 1
A.A. Low & Bros. 1
Acadia (Ship) 1
Acasta (Ship) 1
Acorn (Brig) 1
Active (Ship) 1
Adams (Brig) 1
Adriatic (Brig) 1
Agnes (Ship) 1
Akbar (Ship) 1
Alconia (Brig) 1
Alden, Anne Colman 1
Alden, Bradford R. 1
Alger, Cyrus, 1781-1856 1
Alligator (Schooner) 1
Amazon (Brig) 1
America (Brig) 1
America (Ship) 1
American Anti-Slavery Society 1
American Hero (Ship) 1
American Machine Company 1
American Shipmasters' Association 1
Amity (Ship) 1
Andalusia (Ship) 1
Andrews, John Hancock, 1775-1832 1
Andrews, John, Capt. 1
Andrews, William, 1810-1838 1
Angeline (Brig) 1
Angelo (Ship) 1
Antelope (Brig) 1
Antelope (Ship) 1
Antioch (Bark) 1
Appleton family 1
Appleton, Alfred G., 1794-1865 1
Appleton, Henry, 1768-1823 1
Appleton, John, 1739-1817 1
Appleton, Nathaniel Walker, 1755-1795 1
Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798 1
Appleton, Nathaniel, 1778-1818 1
Appleton, Thomas, d. 1840 1
Arcade (Schooner) 1
Arctic (Bark) 1
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