William Graves Papers, 1840-1861.

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William Graves Papers, 1840-1861.

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36 documents relating to the ship Thomas Perkins on journeys to Manila and Hong Kong with William Graves as captain. The ship brought sugar and other goods back to New England.

1 box (.25 linear feet)

Peabody Essex Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 8194802

Peabody Essex Museum

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West, George R., 1811-1877

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Moulton, William

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William Moulton lived briefly in California (November 1852-August 1853) and then in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He came from a family of silversmiths. Alvah Moulton and James B. Moulton were probably relatives. From the description of Book of original entries, 1852-1855. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233594 ...

Augustine Heard & Company

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Thomas Perkins (Ship)

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Peele, Hubbell, and Co.

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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...