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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

Benjamin Spooner Briggs Papers, 1860-1896, 1930, 1950

 Collection
Identifier: MH 48
Abstract

The Benjamin Spooner Briggs papers contains family papers, some business related papers belonging to Briggs, and materials relating to the Mary Celeste after the Briggs' disappearance.

Dates: 1860-1896, 1930, 1950

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

Charles H. Allen, Jr. Papers, 1861-1883

 Collection
Identifier: MH 28
Abstract

Formosa, Mindoro, Panay, and Sooloo II, on which Captain Charles Allen served as master at one time or another.The Charles H. Allen Jr. Papers consist of material related primarily to four ships,

Dates: 1861-1883, undated

Charles Hamilton Papers, 1850-1883

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 390
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, logs, receipts, wage accounts, receipts, and other papers related to ships on which Charles Hamilton served as crew or captain.

Dates: 1850-1883

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

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Abigail (Schooner) 2
Active (Schooner) 2
Bertram, John, 1796-1882 2
Catherine (Ship) 2
Chever, William James, 1818-1902 2
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Columbus (Ship) 2
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
Proctor family 2
Thomas Perkins (Ship) 2
William (Ship) 2
Aberdeen (Ship) 1
Active (Ship) 1
Agenor (Ship) 1
Albatross (Ship) 1
Alciope (Schooner) 1
Aldebaran (Ship) 1
Allen, Charles F., Jr. 1
Allen, Charles Henry, 1830-1910 1
American Philosophical Society 1
Andes (Ship) 1
Andrew, John F. (John Forrester), 1850-1895 1
Andrew, Nathaniel 1
Anna Decatur (Ship) 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
Arthur (Bark) 1
Ashton, William B., b. 1805 1
Aspinwall, Thomas, 1786-1876 1
Astrea (Brig) 1
Attempt (Schooner) 1
B. F. Nash (Brig) 1
Badger, Richard C. (Richard Cogsdell), 1839-1882 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, John, Rev. 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
Bennett, James H 1
Berry, Aaron W., 1827-1865 1
Bertram, Joseph, 1835-1877 1
Betsey (Schooner) 1
Betsy (Ship) 1
Bird of the Wave (Brig) 1
Birkhead, James 1
Black Warrior (Ship) 1
Blackwall (Ship) 1
Borneo (Ship) 1
Boston (Ship) 1
Bowden, Mary E. T. (Mary E. Trefry) 1
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838 1
Brazil (Bark) 1
Briggs family 1
Briggs, Arthur S. 1
Briggs, Benjamin S. (Benjamin Spooner), 1835-1872 1
Briggs, Sarah E. Cobb, d. 1872 1
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Brilliant (Schooner) 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
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