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Privateering

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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

Elias Hasket Derby Papers, 1776-1800, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 76
Abstract

The Elias Hasket Derby papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799), including genealogical notes about the Derby family.

Dates: 1776-1800, undated

Silsbee Family Papers, 1637-1910, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 74
Abstract

The Silsbee Family Papers contain the personal papers, business papers, and shipping papers for four generations of Silsbees.

Dates: 1637-1910, undated