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Lot #481
War of 1812

An American schooner is brought to port “as a prize to His Majesty’s ships”

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An American schooner is brought to port “as a prize to His Majesty’s ships”

Rare war-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 7.25, September 4, 1812. From the Port of Saint John, New Brunswick, document reads, in part: “We do certify that on the fifth day of August 1812 the American schooner Spruce was brought into this port as a prize to His Majesty’s ships Spartan and Maidstone…liberated by order of Admiral Sawyer.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered toning to bottom portion of document. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #387 - Ended May 16, 2012