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- GLC#
- GLC01450.006.32-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 2 October 1778
- Author/Creator
- Beckford, John, fl. 1778
- Title
- [Pilgrim's prize receipt]
- Place Written
- Beverly, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Countersigned as a witness by William Leach. Certifies that Beckford gave to John Lovett 1/2 of a share of the prize captured by the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill commander. In return, Beckford signs that he received from Lovett $220. Note on reverse signed by Lovett. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the prizes captured by the Pilgrim.
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