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Catalog Number |
MS050 B02 F28.01 |
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/] There is an order from Congress to grant no more commissions for privateers. He is informed that the general Court is sending off expenses to the various provinces to call in all the commissions. He hopes Langdon has taken out a commission for the "Portsmouth," but if not, he can apply on return and may still be in time. He is sending a thousand pounds by way of Mr. Sheafe. Dated November 30, 1776. |
Collection |
John Langdon Papers |
Object Name |
Letter |
Date |
November 30, 1776 |
People |
Langdon, John, 1741-1819 Mercer, Archibald, dfl 1778 Sheafe, Jacob, 1745-1829 |
Search Terms |
Portsmouth (Frigate) |
Subjects |
Privateers Congress |