Papers, 1788-1878.

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Papers, 1788-1878.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28415926

Correspondence, ships' papers, account books, legal documents, bills, receipts, and other materials, of James (1766-1846) and John (1796-1856) Devereux, chiefly relating to their shipping activities, trade with Europe, Asia, and South America in pepper, coffee, and sugar, and family ownership of privateer vessels during the War of 1812; and papers of other family members, including James Devereux (1806-1831). Among the ships' papers included are those of the ship Franklin, the first American vessel to sail to Japan (1799) which was commanded by the elder James Devereux.

4 linear ft.

Peabody Museum of Salem

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SNAC Resource ID: 7259508

Peabody Museum of Salem

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Franklin (Ship)

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The "Franklin" was commanded by Henry N. Ballard, 1817-1818, and by John Gallagher, 1818-1819. From the description of Logbook, 1817-1819. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122540373 ...

Devereux, John, 1796-1856

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Devereux, James, 1766-1846

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Devereux, James, 1806-1831

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Devereux family.

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Shipmasters and merchants, of Salem, Mass. From the description of Papers, 1788-1878. (Peabody Museum). WorldCat record id: 28415926 ...