Hancock, John, 1737-1793 [Privateer commission for the schooner "Adventure" of Exeter, New Hampshire].

GLC05659

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GLC#
GLC05659
Type
Documents
Date
3 April 1776
Author/Creator
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Title
[Privateer commission for the schooner "Adventure" of Exeter, New Hampshire].
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

President of the First Continental Congress John Hancock signed this privateer commission authorizing Commander of the Adventure James Johnson to capture British vessels and cargo.

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