Stock in the sloop China, 1848

Name/Title

Stock in the sloop "China", 1848

Entry/Object ID

2019.204.003

Scope 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