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Lovett, John (1743-1792) [Lovett family account book]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.06 Author/Creator: Lovett, John (1743-1792) Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1 November 1777 - July 1779 Pagination: 80 p. ; 21 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Details the Lovett family accounts. Most are lists of sundry goods brought to Lovett by ship and their costs. Mentions the names of many ships, their sailing dates, and their captains. Includes a mention of pistols and cannons shipped. Also includes a bet he placed in a pub regarding the coming route of all British soldiers from America. These pages are marked. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Lovett, John, 1743-1792

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