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25 December 1792

Hurd, Jacob, ?-1811

Document signed

Title: [Insurance inventory and charges]

Insurance document for the cargo of the brigantine "Prudence" written by Hurd while at sea. Says it was delivered to Mr. P. Mayer at Belzone & Co. Starts on 6 December and ends 22 December. The items being shipped are mostly foodstuffs and farm animals. It seems that all totals are in French livres. The docket says the voyage originated in France.

GLC02542.29

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