John Marshall, receipt, 1766 February 25
Date25 February, 1766
Call 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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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 —
John Marshall