Means, James (1753-1832) Provision return for a detachment of the 2d & 3d Massachusetts regiments
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02466 Author/Creator: Means, James (1753-1832) Place Written: New Brunswick, New Jersey Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 September 1783 circa Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 30.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Provision return signed by Captain Means stating that the 2nd Massachusetts received 136 rations and the 3rd Massachusetts received 12 rations. The document claims that a total of 158 rations were issued. The 10 ration discrepancy is not explained. Note on verso signed by a Sargent Calvin Sears states that the contractor for New Jersey and New York delivered the 158 rations to New Brunswick.
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