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Privateering

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Cushing and White Records, 1773-1852

 Collection
Identifier: MH 22
Abstract

The Cushing and White Records contain ships' papers, correspondence, accounts, receipts, and an account book relating to the shipping and privateering activities of this Boston, Massachusetts firm.

Dates: 1773-1852

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

Joseph Perkins Papers, 1802-1852

 Collection
Identifier: MH 184
Abstract

This collection contains papers related to ships associated with Captain Joseph Perkins as well as business papers.

Dates: 1802-1852

Lovett Family Papers, 1746-1911, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 182
Abstract

The Lovett Family Papers reflect the mercantile and personal activities of the Lovett family of Beverly, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1746-1911, undated

Parker Family Papers, 1738-1866, 1918, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 144
Abstract

The Parker Family Papers consist primarily of shipping papers reflecting the thriving mercantile business of William Balch Parker (1772-1844) and his son, William Bradstreet Parker (1801-1878) of Salem.

Dates: 1738-1866, 1918, undated

Social Insurance Company Records, 1803-1842, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 138
Abstract

The Social Insurance Company Records include the administrative, financial, and business records of this Salem, Massachusetts, company from 1803-1842.

Dates: 1803-1842, undated

Swett Family of Newburyport Papers, 1764-1860

 Collection
Identifier: MH 216
Abstract

The Swett family papers document the activities of the Newburyport, Massachusetts, shipping family.

Dates: 1764-1860