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Shipping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Shreve Papers, 1793-1848, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 20
Abstract

The Benjamin Shreve papers are comprised of ships' papers, correspondence, account books, memorandum books, accounts, bills, and receipts, and printed items. The papers represent Shreve's activities as merchant, shipmaster, and supercargo on a number of Salem, Massachusetts, vessels from 1805 to 1835.

Dates: 1793-1848, undated

Devereux Family Papers, 1779-1874

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 100
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: 1779-1874

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

James Gillis Papers, 1814-1864, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 90
Abstract

This collection contains shipping, business, and personal papers that relate to ships of which James D. Gillis was Master.

Dates: 1814-1864, undated

Robert Murray Papers, 1836-1904

 Collection
Identifier: MH 164
Abstract

The Robert Murray Papers detail ship captain Robert Murray's life at sea from 1836 to 1864.

Dates: 1836-1904

Timothy Wellman, Jr. Papers, 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

 Collection
Identifier: MH 234
Abstract

The Timothy Wellman papers document the activities of this Salem, Massachusetts, mariner.

Dates: 1542, 1783-1825, 1901

Tucker Family Papers, 1680-1878

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 165
Abstract

The Tucker Family Papers contain the business and personal papers of Essex County Court Clerk Ichabod Tucker (1765-1846) and merchant Gideon Tucker (1778-1861).

Dates: 1680-1878