Hobby, Wensley (f. 1780) [Lovett family receipt]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.19 Author/Creator: Hobby, Wensley (f. 1780) Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript signed Date: 6 April 1780 Pagination: 1 receipt 13.5 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned as a witness by Rebeckah Lovet. Certifying that he promises to sell John Lovett 5/8ths of a full share of his prize from the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Confirms that Lovett paid him $1,100 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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