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- GLC#
- GLC01450.006.22-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- December 7, 1779
- Author/Creator
- Baron, Thomas, fl. 1779
- Title
- [Lovett family receipt]
- Place Written
- Beverly, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 receipt Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Certifies that he promises to sell John Lovett half a full share of the prizes from the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Confirms that Lovett paid him $457 upon delivery. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the Pilgrim's prizes.
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