Bradson, John, fl. 1777 to Esek Hopkins

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GLC01450.412.07
GLC#
GLC01450.412.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 28, 1777
Author/Creator
Bradson, John, fl. 1777
Title
to Esek Hopkins
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.2 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Bradford discusses a matter involving Mr. Southouse. States "I think tho he had been a Revenue officer (wch I find he is not) I shou'd thought my self Justifiable to have given him what he Claimd being no more than his furniture as its Characteristic for Americans to be generous; Which from the new Connection I have had the pleasure to have with you." Requests Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy 1775-1778, to intervene on behalf of Southouse. Mentions Captain Hoysted Hacker. In a postscript, states "I find your officers have been misinform'd regarding the money said to on board the Mellish, its not probable Government wou'd send money in such a ship when under convoy of a kings ship, and poor Mr. Southouse is ready to dictate on oath he knew nothing of any money being on board."

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