42 CATALOGUE. 



With this is framed an antotrraph letter, a pliotoirraph 

 fi-om engraving of his birthplace, and a photograph of Plum- 

 mer Hall whicli now occnpies the site of liis birthplace. 



Timothy Pickering. A miniature hy George Southard 

 after original hy Gilbert Stuart. Loaned hy Mr, F, H, 

 Lee, 



Born at Salem 1745 ; died therel829. A prominent military and political character. 

 Served throup:h the Revolutionary War under Washington, and at its close was 

 Secretary of War and Secretary of State. Was member of Congress and of the 

 Massacliusetts Legislature and held also varions minor Offices. One of the leaders 

 of the Federal Party and noted for his honor and probity. 



With this is framed a photograph of his birthplace, Broad 

 St., Salem, built in 1651 ; an autograph when he was town 

 Clerk 1774 ; one when he was Secretary of State 1795, and 

 a letter when member of Congress 1815. 



Timothy Dexter. Engraving. Essex Institute. 



Newburyportmerchant, somewhat eccentric;called himself "Lord Timothy Dex- 

 ter;" wrote Pamphlets. Made a fortuneby sendiug warmingpans to the West In- 

 dies. Leather dresser by trade. 



With this is framed a photograph, from engraving, bf his 

 residence and grounds with decoi'ations, an autograph, and 

 a reprint of his book, "Pickles for the knowing ones." 



Henry Wheatland. Photograph. Loaned hy Mr. John 

 Bohinson. 



Born Jan. 11, 1812; died 1893. President Essex Institute. Distinguished for sei- 

 entific, genealogical and historical knowledge. 



Capt. George Curwen. Photogravure. Loaned hy 

 Mr. John Rohinson. 



Born in England IGIO; died 1685. Old merchant, firstof the name in this country. 

 Livcd in the Roger Williams house. Earliest of Salem merchants, was in the London 

 trade previons to 16.58; had fonr warehouses and two wharves in Salem and was 

 owner of the ketches "George," "Swallow," "John," and "William." 



Rev. George Cnrwen. Photogravure. Loaned hy Mr. 

 George R. Curwen. 



Minister of First church, born 21 May, 1683; died 23 Nov., 1717; son of Capt. Geo. 

 Curwen. 



Abigail (Curwen) Hawthorne. Loaned hy Mr. George 

 R. Curwen. 



Daughter of Capt. George Curwen. Ancestress of James Russell Lowell. 



