Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05159 Author/Creator: Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 30.5 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
Creator listed as "James & Thomas Lamb & Concerned." States that they have just completed a 150 ton copper bottomed ship called the "Margaret." It was built by Edmond Hartt of Boston, and will travel around Cape Horn to the northwest coast of America. Says that James Magee is the principle owner and will travel in the ship himself. Knows that Knox is well acquainted with Magee's credentials and honor. Encloses a copy of a letter from Vice President Adams to Don Joseph De Viar in Philadelphia asking for letters of introduction and protection from the Spanish Minister for the voyage (not included). They have also asked Henry Jackson to write to Knox on their behalf (see GLC02437.05158). Would like to have help procuring proper sea letters. Reports that the ship will be ready to sail by 1 October, but will wait for the letters.
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