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Charming Sally Cargo Manifest

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1043

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This manifest lists the cargo aboard the sloop Charming Sally on its run from Murfreesborough, North Carolina to New York City under master Alexander Mather. This cargo included pease, tobacco, tar, potatoes, and other items. The manifest was signed by Col. H. Murfree.

Dates

  • 1797 November 11

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Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

This manifest lists the cargo aboard the sloop Charming Sally on its run from Murfreesborough, North Carolina to New York City under master Alexander Mather. This cargo included pease, tobacco, tar, potatoes, and other items. The manifest was signed by Col. H. Murfree.

Biographical/Historical Note

The sloop Charming Sally participated in the Battle of Delaware Bay in April of 1782, where she was run aground and captured.

Hardy Murfree was born in Hertford County, North Carolina on June 5, 1752 to William and Mary (Moore) Murfree. He was a colonel during the Revolutionary War. He married Sarah (Sally) Brickell on February 17, 1780, and moved to Williamson County, Tennessee in 1807, shortly after she died. He amassed many acres of land there before moving to Pennsylvania, where he died on July 6, 1809. The town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is located on Murfree's land.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480