| Code: | SHR/2721-2727 |
|---|---|
| Entry Text: |
Business and Investment: John Bridger (1703-84), Papers relating to shipping ventures of 'The Lewes Merchants' or 'John Bridger and Co.' - ref. - date: 1755-57 Receipted bill of William Lee for advertisements in Lewes Journal of meeting (Apr. 1755) and launching of new ship (Dec. 1755); receipts for capital subscriptions; letters of John Gascoigne of Barbados, and John Hutchinson of London on sugar bought for shipment, and giving recent news of Boscawen's fleet off Newfoundland; account with John Gascoigne; policy of insurance for goods in ship Lewis for voyage Newhaven-Madeira-Barbados. |
| Date Range: | 1755 to 1757 |
| Keywords: | trade commerce publications correspondence colonies cargo food |
| Location: | East Sussex Record Office |