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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08039 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Francis Lewis to Mr. Chew regarding the seizure of a ship's cargo of wine |
| Date | 28 May 1761 |
| Author | Lewis, Francis (1713-1803) |
| Recipient | Chew, Mr. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | The seizure of a ship's cargo of wine, writing to Mr. Chew of New London to reclaim it: "As you know the general character of the people of that colony I fear that right or wrong they will divide the property between them." |
| Subjects | Maritime Commerce Merchants and Trade Alcohol |
| People | Lewis, Francis (1713-1803) Chew, Mr. (fl. 1761) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |