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25 October 1672

Lovelace, Fran, fl. 1672

Manuscript signed

Title: Order that the grand excise be paid on European imports of brandy, wine, rum, & distilled liquor

GLC03107.04853

1868-1876 ca.

Lovelace, Fran, fl. 1672

Photograph

Title: Albumen print of U.S. Grant and his family

White mount with gold border. Stamp of Lovejoy on verso. Oval full length portrait of Grant, his wife, and their four children. Larger version of image #34 in this collection. Photograph likely taken during his presidency.

GLC07808.040

1672/03/14

Lovelace, Fran, fl. 1672

Manuscript signed

Title: Order to the masters of all vessels to declare any liquor traded at Kingston, Esopus, and Albany

The order states that the masters of many vessels have been trading liquor in Kingston, Esopus, and Albany without paying the necessary duty. Lovelace therefore declares that from henceforward, anyone who wishes to trade liquor in those places must first declare their intentions to the custom house and pay the lawful duty.

GLC03107.04852

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