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Lovett, John, 1743-1792 [Lovett family receipt]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.18 Author/Creator: Lovett, John, 1743-1792 Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript Date: December 23, 1782 - December 26, 1783 Pagination: 1 receipt Height: 13 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Details prize monies given by Lovett to various ship captains and sailors. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Lovett, John, 1743-1792

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