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February 5, 1777

Belcher, William, 1731-1801

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for 300 pounds for Continental Army enlistment]

Partially printed document signed by Captain Belcher indicating his receipt of the money "for the additional Encouragement granted...for raising a Company in the Battalion to be commanded by Jedediah Huntington Colonel."

GLC01450.194.02

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