Johnston, Lawrance (fl. 1779) [Lovett family receipt]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.24 Author/Creator: Johnston, Lawrance (fl. 1779) Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript signed Date: 23 February 1779 Pagination: 2 p. 32 x 21 cm Order a Copy
Countersigned as a witness by George Raymond. Certifies that he agrees to sell John Lovett half a share of the prizes from the privateer ship the Pilgrim, commanded by Hugh Hill. Confirms that Lovett paid to him $300 upon delivery. Reverse has a note about the account signed by Lovett. 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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