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October 1776

Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1723-1807

Document signed

Title: [List of expenses related to the construction of a fort on Plum Island]

Lists expenses and materials needed for construction and maintenance of a fort on Plum Island, Massachusetts. Docket states that the fort was called "Fort Arnold." Lists expenses from June through October. Notes spikes, iron, material for chimney construction, hooks, a tiller, hinges, and staples, among various other items. Possibly created in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

GLC01450.459.06

20 February 1775

Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1723-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for Jonathan Greenleaf]

Receipt for Jonathan Greenleaf from town of Newburyport, "for fourteen days travel and attendance at Congress at Cambridge." Verso signed by Greenleaf, stating payment was received.

GLC01450.460.01

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