Documents concerning shipping in Salem, Massachusetts
Overview
Manuscript documents concerning shipping in Salem.
Dates
- Creation: 1747-1832
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.2 linear feet (1 volume in 1 box)Manuscripts written in several hands; signed by John Punchard, John Lambert, Zachariah Morgan, Nathan Putnam, and others; one document contains a wax seal. Includes: (1) copy of Nathan Putnam's will, dated at Salem, 16 January 1747; (2) bills of lading, invoices, and other documents concerning the cargo of the schooner Polly, with a notarized statement of ownership of merchandise on the Polly by John Fowler and John Page, with a wax seal of the city of Salem, all dated 1807; (3) accounts of Captain Josiah Foster with S. A. Wittering for goods to stock and repair an unidentified ship, dated December 1831-February 1832; and (4) original paper wrapper for these papers, identifying them as papers of "James A. Barnes."
Arrangement
Arranged as originally cataloged.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. Gift of Charles H. Taylor; received: 1933 October 23.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
Processing Information
Shelved with MS Am 1069-1071.
- Title
- Documents concerning shipping in Salem, Massachusetts, 1747-1832: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02561
Repository Details
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