Papers, 1712–1840, ca. 12 ft. (in process). Includes papers of Christopher Champlin (1731–1805) and Christopher Grant Champlin (1768–1840). Contains data on trade between the U.S. and Russia.
Custom House
Records, ca. 1785–1900, 441 ft. Information on commerce with Russia in the "Import Books" and records of "Entries and Clearances." Described by Earl C. Tanner in the New England Quarterly (March 1953).
DeWolf Papers, 1751-1864
2.5 linear feet. Two-thirds of this collection is made up of documents and correspondence. These are generally concerned with privateering in the War of 1812, plantation operations, and politics. The bulk are letters addressed to James DeWolf and his brother John DeWolf (1760-1841). Unfortunately, the financial activities of George DeWolf (1779-1844), and the Russian trade of "Northwest" John DeWolf (1760-1841) are merely glimpsed. The slave-trade is represented by a relatively few important letters and documents. Includes scattered references to Russian commerce. Papers are arranged by name of ship. The Juno was engaged in Russian trade. Finding aid available: http://www.rihs.org/mssinv/Mss382.htm
Edward C. Carrington (1775-1843)
Papers, 1813-ca. 1850, 221 ft. Merchant. Includes material on Russian-American commerce. Unpublished partial inventory, and published description in Rhode Island History, vol. 22, no. 1 (January 1963).
James De Wolfe (1764-1837)
Papers, 1751–1864, 3 ft. Merchant. Includes references to the ship Rambler, and 3 items from 1823 about Russian-American trade. Unpublished inventory.
