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Salem (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

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

Benjamin Pickman Papers, 1679-1923

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 5
Abstract

The bulk of the Benjamin Pickman (1763-1843) Papers, reflects the shipping and personal activities of Benjamin Pickman (1763-1843), a prosperous shipping merchant who traded with India, China, the East and West Indies, and Europe.

Dates: 1679-1923

Mugford Family Papers, 1794-1845, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 165
Abstract

This collection contains papers of three members of the Mugford family of Salem, Massachusetts, namely, William Mugford, his brother-in-law Benjamin Dimond, and his son Charles D. Mugford.

Dates: 1794-1845, undated

Richard G. Wheatland Papers, 1809-1851, 1974-1975, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 197
Abstract

The Richard G. Wheatland papers contain the personal and shipping records of the Salem, Massachusetts, ship master Richard G. Wheatland.

Dates: 1809-1851, 1974-1975, undated

William R. Gray Papers, 1781-1840

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 115
Abstract

The William R. Gray papers contain one box of correspondence, legal, financial, and shipping papers for the Salem, Massachusetts, and Boston merchant.

Dates: 1781-1840