Renshaw, Richard T. (1822-1879) [Agreement allowing the U.S. Navy use of Tourgee's schooner]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.29 Author/Creator: Renshaw, Richard T. (1822-1879) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 15 August 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 19 x 31.5 cm. Order a Copy
Documents a transaction between Daniel G. Tourgee, master of the schooner Garrison, and Richard T. Renshaw as a representative of the United States Navy. Renshaw has come to Richmond in order to charter Tourgee's schooner for ten days or more. Tourgee will be paid thirty-seven dollars per day for the length of the vessel's service. Three red, cancelled one dollar internal revenue documentary tax stamps along left border of first page.
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