Ledgers, 1746-1774.

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Ledgers, 1746-1774.

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Consists of two volumes kepts from 1746 to 1747 and from 1757 to 1774. The first ledger records the business activities of Box and Austin for 1746 and 1747, documenting a thriving maritime trade in the Port of Boston during its period of greatest growth. There are numerous entries for cordage, cable, spun yarn, shrouds, hand lines, deep sea line, rope, twine, rat and cod line, etc. In addition, Box and Austin supplied many ships, including coasting and fishing vessels, with rope from their yard as well as a range of other items from foodstuffs to building materials. They also had financial interests in many shipping ventures from Canada to the South American colonies. Sometimes, they served as bankers, accepting exchanges of accounts for payment. The volume contains the names of 12 sailing ships with cargos, 32 ship captains, and identifies a number of Boston craftsmen and tradesmen of the period. The second volume's entries are less detailed. They primarily list financial transactions between the firm and other merchants or the firm and its workers. Occassionally notes about settlement or adjustments to the accounts appear. A few products are mentioned, including handkerchiefs and a variety of types of wood. References to rent paid for dwelling houses are also featured.

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Box, John, 1697-1774.

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Box & Austin.

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John Box (1697-1774) and Benjamin Austin were proprietors of a rope yard and warehouse on Long Wharf in Boston, Ma. They were also outfitters to the Royal Navy. Their warehouse was consumed by fire in 1760, along with 347 dwellings, stores, and shops along the wharf. After the fire, the Austin family (Jonathan and Benjamin, Jr.) took over the business with a rope walk near Beacon Hill and store at No. 37 on the wharf. Listings for the firm in city directories stop after 1803. From th...

Austin, Benjamin, 1752-1820

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Secretary of the Northwestern Literary and Historical Society of Sioux City, Iowa, and later of the Trinity Historical Society of Oak Cliff and Dallas, Texas. From the description of Papers, 1798-1895. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31824355 From the description of Benjamin W. Austin papers, 1866-1902 and undated. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 34837836 ...