Mediterranean passport, 1741 February 5.

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Mediterranean passport, 1741 February 5.

Certificate of passage granted to the Sloop Three Friends, James Clark, master, bound from Boston to Madeira. Signed by Commissioners of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain. Verso has note dated 5 February 1741 by Governor William Shirley that the document was delivered to the master and a note signed by Consul Charles Chambers.

1 DS : vellum ; 40 cm.

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Clark, James

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James Clark was a furniture maker in Wilmington, De. From the description of Account book, 1846-1847, 1876. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122397718 Student at University of Maine. From the description of Folklore paper, 1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70939299 ...

Three Friends (Sloop)

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Shirley, William, 1694-1771

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Shirley was governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1757. From the description of Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.]. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50844670 Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Shirley was active in colonial politics, served in the French and Indian War, and succeeded Braddock as commander of all British Forces in North America upon Braddock's death. Shirley attended a council of war in New ...