18 November 1775
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
Autograph document signed
Title: [Assessment of value of the Prosper, a British ship]
Laurens, Roger Smith, and Edward Blake obey orders of the South Carolina Provincial Congress in assessing the value the Prosper, which had been seized for service by the colonies. The men state that the ship is worth 2,000 pounds and recommend that government pay the sum and procure a ship register from Captain Smith, former commander of the Prosper.
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