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16 November 1781

Maxwell, Adam, fl. 1781

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of Abraham Greene]

Receipt written in Council of War. Authorizes Abraham Greene to draw one pounds, 10 shillings in silver money from the general treasury. Note on verso, signed by Greene, says he received the money on 27 November 1781.

GLC01450.243.05

December 1, 1781

Maxwell, Adam, fl. 1781

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for Archibald Crary]

Written in a Council of War. Receipt allows Colonel Archibald Crary to draw 90 pounds, in either silver or gold, from the general treasury. Note on verso, signed by Crary, says he received payment on 6 December 1781.

GLC01450.243.06

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