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Earl of Dunmore Sloop License to Peleg Latham, 1793

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Identifier: id293417

Scope and Contents

Embossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading “By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands” giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this “Port and Government” for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.

Dates

  • Creation: 1793

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English French Latin

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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