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   This book is the third edition and is intended to be a practical, handy and inexpensive compilation of Christian thoughts and ideas. These blendings of sayings of elder saints and the thoughts of the intelligentsia of the day were meant to inspire and guide those struggling to attain a better life. The book consists of sayings by the saints and commentary by one or more knowledgeable mortal.

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2. 004.030.031 - Document

   A document written by Samuel Cooper, Esquire stating that the cargo aboard the Brig Fanny belonged to its owner, Israel Thorndike. Thomas Davis, the administrator on the estate of Marston Watson and Thomas Amory, stated on their behalf that the goods had been sold to the owner of the Brig Fanny, Thorndike, and its captain, John Thissel. There is also a letter written by Juan Stoughton, the consul of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rho...

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3. 004.030.032 - Document

   A document confirming the cargo of the Brig Fanny presented by Joseph Wood, Esquire on behalf of the ship owner, Israel Thorndike. It details where the pepper and cocoa were purchased and that the fish was taken from American waters. The pepper had been imported from Sumatra by Captain Thomas Webb. The cocoa was purchased from Thomas Amory of Boston. He received it from Andrew Farrell and Thomas Davis of New York. There is a brief letter writte...

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4. 008.030.047 - Deed

   Deed between William Morgan and his wife Abigal Morgan, Josiah Batchelder, Jr. and his wife Hannah Batchelder, and Samuel Herrick and his wife Bethiah in consideration for the sum of 24 pounds 6 shillings & 8 pence paid by Nathan Leech. The property of 1/3 of an acre was bounded in the north by the property of John Stephens and Thomas Davis, "Easterly by the highway leading to the new wharf and southerly & easterly by land of Robert Hale Esq. ...

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5. 11798 - Receipt

   Receipt between William Bartlett and Thomas Davis dated July, 1772 to September 7, 1772.

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6. 11829 - Receipt

   Receipt from Captain William Bartlett to Thomas Davis

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7. 12021 - Receipt

   A handwritten receipt between Captain William Bartlett and Thomas Davis dated 12 August 1786 for one years interest to 30 March 1786 for 166 pounds, 3 shillings, and 4 pence.

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8. 13484 - Document

   Invoice from Israel Trask for the taking of a handle from a silver tankard and putting it on a cup. Per request from Abiel Abbot to Thomas Davis.

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   Poster

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10. 14782 - Document

    Document stating the agreement between the crew of the barque "San Francisco" and U.S. Congress that states the ship has permission to set sail. Contained in this document is the list of all crew members as well as their promised wages.

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11. 16736 - 16736

    Poster

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12. 24207 - Bill-of-sale

    Bill of Sale for the Barque San Francisco built in Cumberland Maine in 1849.

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13. 24507 - Bill-of-sale

    Bill of Sale for the Barque San Francisco signed by several men of Beverly. Document also notes construction details and dimensions. Also, listed on back is a list of names showing proportional ownership of the entire barque. Over 30 names are listed.

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14. 24556 - Book, Account

    William Bartlett account book listing names and amounts - people who paid Captain Bartlett and the amounts that they paid him. Listed are corn, oil, flour, sugar, molasses, vinegar, etc.

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15. 24570 - Receipt

    Receipt from Thomas Davis to William Bartlett. Bartlett paid Davis 26 pounds 10 shillings in full payment for a large quantity 114 3/4 quintals of fish(?).

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16. 24666 - Journal

    1788 - 1859 journal of the Essex Bridge Corporation, including a statement explaining the value of a bridge crossing the river between Salem and Beverly, a list of shareholders and minutes of meetings.

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17. 25531 - Document

    1798 document, a "commissioners warrent" from the State of Massachusetts appointing the board of assessors for the towns of Boxford, Rowley and Bradford. This was to fulfill a Federal law passed July 1798 to assess the value of lands and dwelling houses and to count the number of slaves within the United States.

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18. 29009.184 - Document

    Warrant for Daniel Pearson, accused of illegally selling liquor. The complaint was filed by Jacob Lunt. Also called to give evidence were John Dennis, Samuel Symmons, Samuel Stone, Edwin Fuller, Benjamin Henderson, Daniel Foster 2nd, Thomas Davis, and Jonathan Lovett.

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19. 29009.185 - Document

    Warrant for Joseph W. Davis, accused of illegally selling liquor. He was accused by Jacob Lunt. Also called as witnesses were Benjamin Henderson, Samuel Stone, Daniel Foster 2nd, Edward Fuller, Thomas Davis, and others.

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20. 29009.186 - Document

    Warrant for Joseph W. Davis, accused of illegally selling liquor to Benjamin Roundy. He was accused by Jacob Lunt.

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