United States -- History -- Spoliation claims
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 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
Found in:
Phillips Library
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
Found in:
Phillips Library