15 October 1783
Vaughn, John, fl. 1783-1794
Manuscript document signed
Title: to Henry Knox
Petitions Knox for permission to draw supplies to care for himself and his family. Outlines the poor conditions his family is enduring. Due to his discharge, he is currently unable to provide for his family or himself. States that he was "discharged from the Service; that he has a wife & five small children depending upon him for support; that he...continues to be so unwell as to be able to give them very little assistance" etc. Includes a statement written and signed by Captain J. Williams of the 3d Massachusetts Regiment verifying Vaughn's condition. Also contains a statement,…
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