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1 January 1777

Neil, Daniel, 1745-1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note that blankets were received]

Captain Neil notes that he received 20 blankets from Colonel David Mason for the use of his company. Neil died two days after this was written at the Battle of Princeton.

GLC02437.08394

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