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Vernon, Thomas, fl. 1778-1780 [Thomas Vernon account book]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.017.01 Author/Creator: Vernon, Thomas, fl. 1778-1780 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Autograph manuscript Date: July 19, 1780-December 9, 1781 Pagination: 24 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Details Vernon's accounts paid and received. Some mentions of privateer ships and cargo brought in and out of Newport. Describes his activities as naval officer as well as his commercial interests. Vernon was the postmaster and Continental naval officer for the state of Rhode Island.

Vernon, Thomas, fl. 1778-1780

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