Lovett, John, 1743-1792 [John Lovett account book of ships and prizes]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.01 Author/Creator: Lovett, John, 1743-1792 Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1779 -1781 Pagination: 68 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Documents the name, sailing date, and captain of ships and schooners, and details the goods these ships brought back to Lovett. Lovett was a ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. During the Revolutionary War privateering ships, privately owned vessels, were used to assist in defending the colonies from the British Navy. In return, they received profits from prizes captured. Includes 5 loose fragments inserted.
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