Swett Family Papers, 1776-1841.

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Swett Family Papers, 1776-1841.

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Papers of Samuel Swett, merchant and shipowner of Boston and Dedham, MA and those of Charles, Edmund, and Jacob (correspondence and ships papers). Samuel played a prominent part in the development of the merchant marine in Boston. Includes copy of Robinson Hidden's will (1782), mariner of Newbury, MA.

1 box (.25 linear feet).

Peabody Essex Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7939073

Peabody Essex Museum

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