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Collection Reference Number GLC02297.07
From Archive Folder Undated Documents Relating to the Revolutionary Era 
Title Certificate for distribution of naval prize money
Date ca. 1776-1803
Author Barry, John (1745-1803)  
Document Type Military document
Content Description Signed as a captain in the navy. Blank document certifying that the bearer, aboard a ship under Barry's command, is entitled to a portion of the prize-money (from ships seized). Penciled in notes indicate the document's connection to the navy and the rarity of Barry's autograph.
Subjects War of 1812  Revolutionary War  Navy  Military History  Privateering  Global History and Civics  Finance  
People Barry, John (1745-1803)  
Theme Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859