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Ship's papers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

David Pingree Papers, 1803-1939

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 901
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of David Pingree, papers of his family members, and records of his business associates.

Dates: 1803-1939, undated

Hodges Family Papers, 1657-1874, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 126
Abstract

This collection consists of the shipping, business, and personal papers of Gamaliel Hodges and his sons, John and Joseph Hodges, of Salem, Massachusetts, as well as papers for Richard Manning.

Dates: 1657-1874, undated

Rollins Merrill Papers, 1827-1844

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1884 +
Abstract The Rollins Merrill Papers contains business records collected by Rollins W. Merrill, a Salem grocer. Records relate chiefly to the import of goods by ship from 1827 to 1834. Records include: two shipping receipts; correspondence between Merrill and his wife related to a voyage; insurance policies for goods shipped on the schooners Calendonia, First Attempt, and Rising Sun and on the brig ...
Dates: 1827-1844

Thomas Perkins (Ship) Records, 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1882
Abstract The Thomas Perkins (Ship) Papers contain records related to the operation and sale of the Thomas Perkins, a ship active in trade between the Americas, Europe, and Asia through the mid-19th century. The papers contain material received by William Graves Jr., the master of the Thomas Perkins, during the ship’s first five voyages from 1837 to 1847 and primarily relate to his role as master of the...
Dates: 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869 undated

West Family Papers, 1825-1864, 1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 235
Abstract

The West Family papers contain materials from the West family’s various maritime and merchant activities, particularly during the time of George Jr. (1810-1852), John (1812-1858), and Benjamin’s (1820-1877) involvement in the business.

Dates: 1825-1864, 1910

William Graves, Jr. Family Papers, 1811-1903

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 676
Abstract

The William Graves, Jr., Family papers document the business activities of this Newburyport, Massachusetts, ship owner and captain and his family.

Dates: 1811-1903