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United States -- History -- War of 1812

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Crowninshield Family Papers, 1697-1924

 Collection
Identifier: MH 15
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1697-1909

Crowninshield Family Papers, 1756-1864, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4
Abstract

The Crowninshield Family Papers are comprised of business, political, and personal papers of the George Crowninshield family from 1789-1864.

Dates: 1756-1864, 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

Devereux Family Papers, 1789-1878, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 1
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1789-1878, undated

English/Touzel/Hathorne Papers, 1661-1851, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 11
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1661-1851, undated

Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company Records, 1776-1887, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 134
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1776-1887, undated

Gregory Family Papers, 1807-1873, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 188
Abstract

The Gregory Family Papers document the shipping and fishing activities of three generations of the Gregory family of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1807-1873, undated

James Armstrong Papers, 1814-1871, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 31
Abstract

The James Armstrong Papers include correspondence, order books, court-martial papers, personal papers, and financial records created by James Armstrong throughout his career in the United States Navy. This collection is arranged into four series.

Dates: 1814-1871, undated

John William Stark Papers, 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 7
Abstract

The John William Stark papers consist of ships' papers, business papers relating to the family shipping business, and miscellaneous materials.

Dates: 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

Lee Family Papers, 1680-1917, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 129
Abstract

The Lee family papers reflect the activities of four generations of one of Salem's prominent maritime families.

Dates: 1680-1917, undated