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February 26, 1777

Hill, Stephen, fl. 1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts for coats and duffle]

States that Murphy received a coat and two and a half yards white duffle for ordnance, and that Hill received a coat and four yards white duffle. Each has signed their name next to the goods they received. Murphy's name is spelled Murffey, and he signs with his X above where his name has been written.

GLC02437.00537

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