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9 June 1778

Chapman, Jedidiah, fl. 1778

Autograph document signed

Title: [Recpeit for wages]

Signed by Chapman and six other members of the company of Captain Oliver Titcomb. They were in Colonel Jacob Garrish's regiment. Receipts asks Titcomb for payment of their wages of over 28 pounds. Signed note by Chapman on verso states he received the wages. Dated 9 June 1778 in Amesbury, which is spelled "Almesbury" by Chapman.

GLC01450.228.02

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