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View all items from Cincinnati Antiquarian Books & Prints From the Collection of Mr & Mrs Charles Fleischmann III sale
Manuscript Document Ledger For Deceased Sailor, "Pirates of Nassau" Note, 1800
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Item Details
| Subject | Privateer, Pirates, Schooner Americanus |
| Type | Manuscript Document Signed |
| Date | Dated 1800 |
| Additional Information | Manuscript document featuring names of Dr. Joseph Williams, Sam Williams (son), Ledyard Seymour. Ledger notes balance owed to Ledyard Seymour on services rendered for Sam Williams, a sailor having served aboard the schooner Americanus. Accompanied note reads “Sam Williams compelled on board a British privateer called the Favorite Capt’ Underwood of N.Providence had been cruizing 4 months off the Mississippi when he lost his health in severe action with a Spanish ship – the pirates of Nassau pay their men nothing but first months wages.” |
Condition
- toning, foxing, creases, loss, discolorations and other signs of wear to sheet; minor nicks to frame.
Dimensions
18.0" W x 13.5" H x 0.75" D
- measures frame.
Item #
ITMGJ89876
