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Ellis, David.
U.S. President:, 1797-1801. (John Adams)
Know all men by these presents, that CNathaniel Patch, Uriah Cotting & David Ellis all of Boston, Massachusetts,] owner(s] of the private armed CschooneyJ called the CRover] and CAndrew Patch commander of the same, Cwith Joshua Hall & Sam’ Spear of Boston aforesaid] are held and firmly pound to the United States of America ...
CWashington? 17997]
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Printed form filled out in manuscript; dated in manssers Qs April 1799.