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Lot of 2 early 19th century letters regarding the revenue cutter EAGLE from Boston commanded by Captain Lee. One dated 1816, other 1818. They speak of a $40 reward to the crew of the ship and a silver pitcher trophy for saving the crew and cargo of the ship BETSEY. Each about 10 x 9 inches, framed.
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TWO 1818 LETTERS BOSTON SHIP EAGLE
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FINE & DIVERSE AUGUST ESTATES AUCTION
Aug 8, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTRehoboth, MA, United States
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![RECEIPT FOR PURCHASE OF AN ESCAPED SLAVE: Unusual manuscript D.S. 3pp. 8vo., [n.p. but St. Genevieve, MO], Sept. 26, 1808, in which Robert Hinkerson acknowledges his purchase from James Ford of one horse ‘at the price of a hundred and f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/287/424403/236323742_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1783974880&width=181)




