Letter : Charles Town, S.C., to his brother, 1746 Feb.

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Letter : Charles Town, S.C., to his brother, 1746 Feb.

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Letter concerns the wreck of their ship, the Vernon Galley, and his unsuccessful attempt to recover their insurance.

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South Carolina Historical Society

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South Carolina Historical Society

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Vernon Galley (Ship)

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Vernon, William, 1719-1806

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Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten child...