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- GLC#
- GLC01450.006.23-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- April 1780
- Author/Creator
- Murphy, John, fl. 1780
- Title
- [Lovett family receipt]
- Place Written
- Beverly, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 1 receipt Height: 9.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Front side dated 6 April 1780 confirms receipt from John Lovett of $800 for a share of the prizes of the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Other side details two accounts for prize monies signed by John Lovett. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the Pilgrim's prizes. Dated April 6, 1780 - April 13, 1780.
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