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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03942 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1775 |
| Title | Assessment of value of the Prosper, a British ship |
| Date | 18 November 1775 |
| Author | Laurens, Henry (1724-1792) |
| Additional authors | Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800); Smith, Roger (fl. 1775) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Laurens, Roger Smith, and Edward Blake obey orders of the South Carolina Provincial Congress in assessing the value the Prosper, which had been seized for service by the colonies. The men state that the ship is worth 2,000 pounds and recommend that government pay the sum and procure a ship register from Captain Smith, former commander of the Prosper. |
| Subjects | Privateering Navy Maritime Revolutionary War American Statesmen Military History Finance Government and Civics |
| People | Laurens, Henry (1724-1792) Blake, Edward (ca. 1753-1800) Smith, Roger (fl. 1775) |
| Place written | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Laurens was elected president of the Provincial Congress in June 1775. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |