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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.017.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Thomas Vernon accounts |
| Title | Thomas Vernon account book |
| Date | 19 July 1780 - 9 December 1781 |
| Author | Vernon, Thomas (fl. 1778-1780) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Details Vernon's accounts paid and received. Some mentions of privateer ships and cargo brought in and out of Newport. Describes his activities as naval officer as well as his commercial interests. Vernon was the postmaster and Continental naval officer for the state of Rhode Island. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Finance Privateering Maritime Navy |
| People | Vernon, Thomas (fl. 1778-1780) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | The American Revolution; 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 |