Eliakim Morse papers, 1785-1890.

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Eliakim Morse papers, 1785-1890.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19683581

Business papers of Dr. Eliakim Morse, merchant and ship owner of Boston and Watertown, Mass. include several account books, ledgers, daybooks, receipts, and personal accounts, accounts with the Distill House (1808-1811), and an account book of a copartnership in the liquor business with Charles Hunt (1802-1804). Records of the ships Galen and New Galen, merchant vessels which traded between Boston and London, include accounts, correspondence, freight bills, cargo books, and lists of owners and consignors. Also, French spoliation claims filed by Morse for the 1798 capture of the Galen, owned by Morse and Capt. Benjamin Eddy and captained by John Mackay. (Cont.) Other records include letterbooks and account books of Boston merchant firms Graham & Gray, Gray & Morse (Frederic Gray and Samuel T. Morse), and Lowder & Rogers; a letterpress book of Samuel T. Morse; and an account book of Benjamin E. Morse (1809-11) later used by Eliakim (1848-1858). Other misc. items include an export cargo list for Calcutta, India with names of ships (1856-1861); estate records of Benjamin Eddy; catalog of books and household expenses (1832-1845) and wastebooks of Rev. Ebenezer Morse; account book of Frances R. Morse's interests (1874-1890); commonplace books, correspondence, and accounts (1883-1890) of the estate of Harriet Jackson Morse; and a letter/commonplace-book of Francis W.P. Greenwood.

4 boxes, 21 v., 2 extra tall v. and 1 oversize container. Unprocessed.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6967073

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Distill House (Boston, Mass.)

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Morse, Ebenezer, 1718-1802

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The North Precinct or Parish of Shrewsbury, Mass., was established 17 Dec. 1742. Rev. Ebenezer Morse was ordained as the first pastor of this church on 26 Oct. 1743. This parish remained a part of Shrewsbury until 1 Mar. 1786, when it was established as the town of Boylston and its church became the Congregational Church of Boylston. From the description of Account book of Ebenezer Morse, 1718-1859 (bulk: 1743-1791). (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50...

Morse, Samuel Torrey, 1817-

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Graham and Gray (Boston, Mass.)

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Morse, Benjamin E.

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Greenwood, F. W. P. (Francis William Pitt), 1797-1843

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Gray and Morse (Boston, Mass.)

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Hunt, Charles

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Gray, Frederick S.

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Lowder and Rogers (Boston, Mass.)

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Mackay, John, Capt.

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New Galen (Ship)

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Galen (Ship)

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Morse, Frances Rollins, 1850-1928

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A social work volunteer, Morse helped establish Associated Charities of Boston and was associated with the School of Social Work at Simmons College. From the description of Papers, 1831-1929 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006748 Frances Rollins Morse (1850-1928) was the daughter of Samuel Tapley and Harriet Jackson (Lee) Morse. She was very active in the field of social work. She helped establish Associated Charities of Boston and was associated wi...

Morse, Harriet Jackson.

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Eddy, Benjamin, Capt.

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Morse, Eliakim, Dr.

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Morse family.

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