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December 17, 1783

Greenman, Jove, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Testimony related to Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton]

Lieutenant Greenman gives testimony regarding Lieutenant [Joseph] Wheaton. Describes a conflict between Wheaton and Lieutenant Pratt. Wheaton ordered Pratt to take command of a company, threatening to arrest him if he refused. Also complains that Wheaton sold supplies, including handkerchiefs, he received from Albany. Related to GLC02437.02880, thus possibly created circa 1783.

GLC02437.02890

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