[Order to pay Colonel William Barton six thousand pounds from the Rhode Island General Assembly]
June 23, 1779
Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815
Sent to Joseph Clarke, the General Treasurer of Rhode Island. The money was owed for Barton's efforts "recruiting his light corps." A note from Barton on the verso dated 24 June 1779 indicates he received the payment.
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