Manuscripts

Object number
4917
Creator
Vernon, William
Date
1780
Description
Account settlements of the Brig Pitt and her cargo, Boston, June 9, 1780. "being 2/5ths loaded on acct. of William Vernon, Newport and 2/5ths on acct. of D. Huntington, Jamaica. Captured by the Jay privateer & others of Philadelphia…" Lists "5410 Gall. Jamaica spirit," which is the great majority of the value, some 50,000 pounds.
Materials
Rag
Object Type
manuscripts (documents)