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January 11, 1783

Higgins, William, fl. 1775-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision Return for the Armors and Smiths Department]

Lists 6 named men according to regiment and company along with issued rations. Signed by Higgins; countersigned by Zebulon Butler. and Samuel Shaw. Endorsed by Samuel Cady who discusses provisions for men in New York and New Jersey.

GLC02437.01827

January 20, 1783

Higgins, William, fl. 1775-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for a party of artificers from the Connecticut brigade]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw endorsement signed by Joseph Day. Place writ from note.

GLC02437.01863

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