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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.068 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Jeffery Amherst to John Hunter regarding the gunner of the sloop Shark |
| Date | 7 August 1777 |
| Author | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron (1717-1797) |
| Additional authors | Cocks, Charles (fl. 1777); Langlois, Benjamin (fl. 1777); Bowman, Robinson N (fl. 1777) |
| Recipient | Hunter, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | First page signed by Charles Cocks and Benjamin Langlois, of the Office of Ordnance. Includes a signature "Amherst," Jeffrey Amherst, a general in the British army (no first name is written). Certifies that George Pratt, gunner of the sloop Shark, has given an account of the expense of gunner's shares from 6 May to 19 November 1776. A note on second page, signed by Robinson N. Bowman, states that the certificate for Pratt is on the other side and informs that Mrs. Pratt will call on him for her marriage certificate. Also mentions paying a man named Clark his wages. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics Revolutionary War Military History Navy Soldier's Pay Marriage Finance |
| People | Cocks, Charles (fl. 1777) Langlois, Benjamin (fl. 1777) Bowman, Robinson N. fl. 1777) Hunter, John (1738-1821) Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron (1717-1797) |
| Place written | England |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Archibald Campbell was in command at Fort Penobscot, Maine. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |