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Don,

One possible candidate maybe HATTON, James . Obviously that means that the second letter of the name is possibly in error also, either as it is written or read from the document.

It seems a good bet though as Tony Mercer in his book ´Chronometer Makers of the World´ lists some chronometer numbers for Hatton very close to one you have quoted (e.g. 309, 311, 319, 324.....these were all 8 day chronometers) and 1812 as the year for these.

He does however mention the name Hutton several times - each though somewhat later than 1812.

I have just recently taken an interest in chronometers.....perhaps someone else on list has more definitive information.

Kinch.

While researching the accounting records of Amos Evans, the Navy
Purchase agent in Boston in 1812, I came across a listing for a chronometer
provided to Captain Bainbridge of the Constitution. Purchased from
Stephen Dutch, No. 317 (?)utton, London, $400.

The first letter looks somewhat like an N, but 'Nutton' doesn't seem likely. There was a Mudge &
Dutton in London at about this time, but the initial letter does not look like a 'D'.

Can anyone provide any insight on who the manufacturer might have been?

Don Seltzer
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