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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.017.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Thomas Vernon accounts |
| Title | Thomas Vernon account book |
| Date | May 1777 - 26 June 1783 |
| 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 and 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 |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Seller's notes: This man was very involved with William Ellery the signer of the Declaration of Independence in Rhode Island. He owned many ships and much land. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |