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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00307.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1786 |
| Title | John Glover to M. M. Hays regarding a shipment of oil |
| Date | 15 May 1786 |
| Author | Glover, John (1732-1797) |
| Recipient | Hays, Moses Michael |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Glover, noted leader of the 14th Continental Regiment during the Revolutionary War, discusses a shipment of oil with Hays, a lawyer. Mentions Mr. Stilman, Mr. Secur, and the price of oil. |
| Subjects | Commerce Merchants and Trade Finance |
| People | Glover, John (1732-1797) Hays, Moses Michael (1739-1805) Secur, Mr. (fl. 1786) Stilman, Mr. (fl. 1786) |
| Place written | Marblehead, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Following the Revolution, Glover served two terms in the Massachusetts legislature and six terms on the Marblehead Board of Selectmen. The 14th Regiment was known for transporting George Washington's forces across the Delaware River in December 1776. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |