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   Collection of primary source records that tell the history of Independence Park in Beverly Massachusetts. Compiled in 1906 by Charles Woodberry at the request of then-Mayor Joseph A. Wallis. Independence Park was the encampment of the 14th regiment of the Continental Army in 1775-1776 (so-called "Glover's Regiment").

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2. 004.030.030 - Document

   1800 document written by Thomas MacDonogh, British consul in New England, with regards to owner Israel Thorndike of the Brig Fanny. This states that he is a respectable merchant and businessman in Beverly. Samuel Cooper, Esquire, and Joseph Wood, Esquire are both also respectable individuals in their respective communities of Boston and Beverly. Brig Fanny [3].

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3. 004.030.035 - Invoice

   An invoice of cargo shipped on board the Ship Mary with the master John Thissel. This ship was bound for Genoa by and on the account of Israel Thorndike. The cargo included 3849 1/2 quintals of merchantable spring and summer fish at $4.60 for a total of $17705.40. There were seventeen barrels of cod oil at $17.00 for a total of $289.00. There were twelve tierces of salmon at $18.00 for a total of $216.00. There was also an invoice of sixty-fou...

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4. 004.030.036 - Document

   A document stating that Joseph Wood, Esquire, as a representative of Israel Thorndike et al, confirms the cargo of the Ship Mary. All of the fish on board were taken from American waters by American vessels. The fish was then sold to Israel Thorndike. The owners of the fishing vessels out of Beverly that sold to Thorndike were: Zach Gage, Henry Thorndike, John Wallace, Samuel Goodridge and William Homan. There is also a letter written by Jua...

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5. 005.029.004 - Document

   A handwritten document to Benjamin Greenleaf, the judge of probate and wills of Essex County. This document discusses the severing of parcels of land belonging to the late Paul Thorndike and the heirs of Isaac Thorndike. The later land was bordered by Jonathan Thorndike and the heirs of Samuel Foster. The land is mentioned being near the salt marsh at Chubb's Creek and a marsh owned by the Lovitts'. Chubb's Creek was up on Hale Street near th...

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6. 005.029.005 - Document

   A document from a committee consisting of Josiah Batchelder and Joseph Wood to Benjamin Greenleaf, judge of the probate and wills. This discusses land owned by the late Paul Thorndike and the heirs of Isaac Thorndike. This land was bordered by that of the heirs of Samuel Foster and Jonathan Thorndike. A reference is also made to the close proximity to the salt marsh at Chubb's Creek and the marsh at the Lovitts'. This document was signed on J...

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7. 007.019.014 - Document

   1795 handwritten document containing the copy of invoice of the cargo for the Brig Fanny written by Samuel Cabot on 3 December. Israel Thorndike, Joseph Lee, Moses Brown and Samuel Cabot signed off errors excepted. Joseph Wood signed off on this document as a notary public that the goods in the annexed invoice are bonafide their property on 2 December 1795. There is also illegible writing and arithmetic on the back of this document.

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8. 007.036 - Certificate, Marriage

   A handwritten marriage intention between Abner Dodge and Elizabeth Sears, both of Beverly. No objections were made to this intention. This was written on 21 October 1781 and observed by Joseph Wood.

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9. 008.030.023 - Deed

   Quit claim deed from Asa Leech to Nathan and Timothy Leech of 24 acres called "the great hill" in consideration of $50.00. Also includes another piece of land of about thirteen acres w/ house and barn, and an 8 acre pasture.

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10. 008.030.037 - Deed

    A handwritten deed from Elizabeth Batchelder, the widow and administrator for Nathaniel Batchelder, to Nathan Leech for 2 acres of land on the highway. This parcel was bordered by land owned by Jonathan Creesy, Benjamin Very and Nathaniel Friend.

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11. 16839 - Document

    1800 copy of a notary document by Notary Public Joseph Wood stating that the merchandise on the Schooner Betsey are the property of John Lovett and Israel Thorndike, that none of the articles are of British manufacture and of the "adventurers" are British.

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12. 17288 - Document

    Invoice for fish shipped in the Schooner Hawk. Beverly to Bilboa, Spain.

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13. 18872 - Document

    1798 document written, signed and sealed on June 2, 1798 in Charlestown, Massachusetts certifying Joseph Wood of the Ship Sally to carry merchandise onboard the ship.

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14. 18875 - Document

    1798 document written on June 21st, stating that everything aboard the Ship Sally is owned and property of Joseph Wood until sold in Copenhagen.

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15. 18878 - Document

    1798 document written on June 21st, stating that everything aboard the Ship Sally is owned and property of Joseph Wood until sold in Copenhagen.

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16. 18880 - Document

    1798 cover letter for attached invoice of goods shipped on the Ship Sally.

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17. 18884 - Document

    1798 document that is attached to an invoice of goods shipped on the Ship Sally.

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18. 19082 - Document

    6 June 1804 - Receipt - Invoice of cargo laden on Brig Hector in Calcutta bound for Beverly

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19. 19083 - Document

    6 June 1804 - Document- Bill of landing -Shipped in good order Brig Hector cargo including: anise seed cordial, prunes, fans, artificial flowers, candles, olive oil, soap, beef

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20. 19084 - Document

    1804 - Document- In Frech - Commissariat de Boston Legalisation Marc-Antoine Alewis Giraud certifies the signatur of Joseph Wood (date unclear)

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