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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.006.32 |
| From Archive Folder | Lovett family business accounts. Documents relating to the privateer ship the Pilgrim |
| Title | Pilgrim's prize receipt |
| Date | 2 October 1778 |
| Author | Beckford, John (fl. 1778) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Countersigned as a witness by William Leach. Certifies that Beckford gave to John Lovett 1/2 of a share of the prize captured by the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill commander. In return, Beckford signs that he received from Lovett $220. Note on reverse signed by Lovett. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the prizes captured by the Pilgrim. |
| Subjects | Privateering Merchants and Trade Maritime Finance Global History and Civics Revolutionary War Military History |
| People | Beckford, John (fl. 1778) Leach, William (fl. 1806) Lovett, John (1743-1792) |
| Place written | Beverly, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |