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Inkwells, paper, ledger books, and forms were all part of the tools of the clerks at the U.S. Custom House in Salem in the 19th century. The clerks would also put official seals on paperwork for captains and merchants.

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Contact information for Salem Maritime National Historic Site:
Mailing address:
160 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970

Phone number for visitor information:
978-740-1660

Fax Number:
978-740-1685

Contact information for the Regional Visitor Center:
Mailing Address:
2 New Liberty Street
Salem, MA 01970

Phone number for visitor information:
978-740-1650

Fax number:
978-740-1655

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