Lovett, John, 1743-1792 [John Lovett account book for Pilgrim's prizes]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.14 Author/Creator: Lovett, John, 1743-1792 Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1780-1825 Pagination: 35 p. ; 40.5 x 16 cm. Order a Copy
Details distribution of the prize monies from the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Many notes added in 1806-1807 certifying money was received by various sailors from the estate of the deceased Lovett. Most signed by Elizabeth Lovett, his wife. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the prizes captured by the Pilgrim. Dated May 30, 1780 - 10 December 1825.
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