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William Pickering collection
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- Source of title proper: Title is based on the contents of the collection
- Variations in title: Also known as William Pickering Account Books
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Physical description
1 microfilm reel
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Name of creator
Biographical history
William Pickering (1671-1720) was a Salem shipmaster and merchant in the fishery and coasting trades of New England in the first quarter of the eighteenth century. He owned several vessels and employed them hawking merchandise in the Chesapeake colonies and Newfoundland as well as fishing on the offshore banks of Nova Scotia.
Custodial history
Scope and content
Collection consists of microfilmed account books of William Pickering that document the voyages of his two fishing sloops, Speedwell and Content, as well as his dealings with mariners, fishermen, and the tradesmen of Salem's waterfront. The collection also includes a description of the peddling activities of the brigantine Hope in fishing settlements from Ferryland to Bonavista, Newfoundland.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Purchased from the Essex Institute, 1989.
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- English
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Location of originals
Original material held at the Essex Institute, Salem, Massachusetts.
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Restrictions on access
There are no restrictions on access to the material.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright is held by the Essex Institute. The ledger may not be duplicated or quoted without written permission from the Essex Institute.
Finding aids
MHA Finding Aid 20
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Status
Draft
Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created - April 30, 2013
Language of description
- English