Name/Title
Stock in the sloop "China", 1848Entry/Object ID
2019.204.003Scope and Content
Bill of sale between Rhoda Sheffield, George W. Gavit and Betsey Gavit for one fourth share in the sloop CHINA to Henry and Francis Sheffield for $28. This lists the owners of the vessel as Francis Sheffield, Giles R. Hallam, George Sheffield, Henry Sheffield and Orsemus M. Stillman. Captain's name is not legible. This document also includes the length and breadth of the ship, with other details. This has the original seals, which have been covered in paper to protect them at some earlier time.Collection
Manuscript