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Lillie, John (1755-1801) Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09738 Author/Creator: Lillie, John (1755-1801) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 22 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 16.9 x 22.7 cm. Order a Copy

Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.

Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Miles, John, fl. 1780-1783

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