John Marshall, receipt, 1766 February 25
Author
Marshall, John
Date25 February, 1766
ms number766175.2
abstractReceipt from the captain of the ship "Boston Packett," on which
Whitaker and Occom sailed from Boston to England, with a deduction of five pounds
as a
gift from John Hancock, one of the owners of the ship.
handwritingHandwriting is formal and very clear.
paperSmall single sheet is in fair condition, with moderate-to-heavy
creasing, staining and wear that results in a minor loss of text.
inkBrown-black.
EventsFundraising Tour of Great Britain
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Received of the Rev.
Mr. whitaker and the Rev.
Mr.
Occom —
Fifteen pounds Fifteen Shillings for their passage from
Boston on board the Ship
Boston Packett having deducted Fivepounds
Five Shillings on account of
John Hancock
Esq. of
Boston one of the Owners of
the Said Ship he having made the said Gent
a Present of his part of their passage money —