Murphy, John, fl. 1780 [Lovett family receipt]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.006.23 Author/Creator: Murphy, John, fl. 1780 Place Written: Beverly, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript signed Date: April 1780 Pagination: 1 receipt Height: 9.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Front side dated 6 April 1780 confirms receipt from John Lovett of $800 for a share of the prizes of the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Other side details two accounts for prize monies signed by John Lovett. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the Pilgrim's prizes. Dated April 6, 1780 - April 13, 1780.
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