Marblehead, Mass Bay Captain's Declaration, 1751

1751 American Port Declaration. Printed document signed by Spencer Phips as Lt. Governor, Province of Massachusetts Bay, June 28, 1751 witnessing that "Edward Bowen of Marblehead, Master of the Schooner called the Make-peace of Marblehead nowat Anchor at Marblehead aforesaid maketh Oath before me That the said Schooner called the Make-peace of Marblehead Burthen about sixty Tons more or less, mounted with no Guns, and Navigated with six Men, whereof five are his Majesty'sSubjects, and one may be a Stranger, is a Plantation built Vessel and actually bound for Bilbao. . .and that the said Edward Bowen is appointed sole Master for the said Voyage. . ."

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