Nicholson, Samuel, 1743-1811 [Statement]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07033 Author/Creator: Nicholson, Samuel, 1743-1811 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 25 September 1797 Pagination: 3 p. ; 32.2 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ships launching without Nicholson's permission. Signed by both Nicholson and Claghorn. Body of the document is written in Knox's hand. See GLC02437.07173 for related material.
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