William Graves, Jr. Papers, 1811-1885.

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William Graves, Jr. Papers, 1811-1885.

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Shipping records of William Graves, his father, William (1785-1851), and brother Alexander (1823-1869) of Newburyport, MA. Collection consists of correspondence, financial papers, investments, etc. Owned ships Josiah L. Hale, Tennyson, and Castilian.

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Peabody Essex Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7955667

Peabody Essex Museum

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Castilian (Ship)

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Josiah L. Hale (Ship)

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Pingree, David, 1795-1863

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Graves, Alexander, 1823-1869

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Graves, William, 1785-1851

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Graves, William, 1811-1877

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William Graves, Jr. (1811-1877), was a Newburyport captain, shipowner, and commercial agent. Graves was captain and part owner of the ship Thomas Perkins during its voyage to the East Indies from 1846 to1847. By 1850 he was engaged as a local agent by the New Bedford Cordage Company to sell cordage in Newburyport. He sent all notes and acceptances for payment to the treasurer and later president, William J. Rotch. By the 1850s Graves was also owner the ships George West and Josiah L. Hale amongs...

Tennyson (Ship)

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