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1 January 1793

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter and will be sending a reply immediately.

GLC02437.05771

5 January 1793

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a report that he had requested via Mr. Théophile Cazenove.

GLC02437.05774

1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for soap and candles]

Receipt for John Holt for soap and candles. For the use of "Ct Lathrop Company." Signed by Morris as deputy quartermaster.

GLC01450.143.01

January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: A provision return of Colo John Ely Regt for January 11 & 12: 1777

Lists pounds of bread and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer.

GLC01450.143.06

January 14, 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for beef and bread]

Received "seven pound beef & seven pounds bread an allowance of seven men" in Justus Buck's regiment.

GLC01450.143.08

January 15, 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for a prisoner]

Requests that money be delivered to sergeant Chapman for various things, including a prisoner.

GLC01450.143.09

January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: A provision return of Colo John Ely's regiment for January 17: 18 & 19: 1777

Lists pounds of bread, pork, and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer. Dated January 17, 1777 - January 19, 1777.

GLC01450.143.10

January 18, 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: A provision weekly return of Colo John Ely's Regt for January 18th 1777

Lists pounds of bread, pork, and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer. Signed on verso. Note on verso states that Morris received the articles mentioned.

GLC01450.143.11

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