Apr 03, 2003 - Sale 1965

Sale 1965 - Lot 14

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--SIGNER.) HOPKINSON, FRANCIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to W. Reed, asking him to provide money against losses from the shipwreck of the Ship Mentor. 1 page, approximately 5x71/2 inches; mounted. Np, 1776-81?

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"Please to issue an attachment against certain Sail, Rigging & an anchor belonging to the Ship Mentor lately lost on this coast, & also against sundry Pipes of wine & Casks of Beaver part of the Cargoe belonging to & removed from the wreck of the said ship to answer the Claims of Martin Turner & all Mariners on Board said Ship for wages said to be due."