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Catalog Number |
MS050 B02 F28.07 |
Title |
Archibald Mercer to John Langdon |
Scope & Content |
One page letter from Archibald Mercer in Boston to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Archibald Mercer was a privateer in Boston and co-owner with Langdon and Philip Moore of the frigate "Portsmouth." [See https://awiatsea.com/Privateers/] Encloses a bill for £440 on Jacob Sheafe that he wants applied to his credit. Does not appear to be any foundation for the rumor that the "Portsmouth" has been taken. Dated September 15, 1777. |
Collection |
John Langdon Papers |
Object Name |
Letter |
Date |
September 15, 1777 |
People |
Langdon, John, 1741-1819 Mercer, Archibald, dfl 1778 Sheafe, Jacob, 1745-1829 |
Search Terms |
Portsmouth (frigate) |
Subjects |
Privateers |