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Lovett, John (1743-1792) [The Pilgrim's Prizes]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.21 Author/Creator: Lovett, John (1743-1792) Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript Date: 1780 circa Pagination: 1 p. 23 x 18 cm Order a Copy

Lists five ships captured by the Pilgrim, a privateer vessel, the dates captured, their route, and the distribution of prizes from the ships. Mentions the brig Hope, Dutch Snow, brig Margaret, a Spanish ship the Valencio Anno, and the brig William. Document is not signed but is in a collection of receipts of the Lovett family. John Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the Pilgrim's prizes.

Lovett, John, 1743-1792

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