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18 July 1778

Palfrey, William, 1741-1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for rations]

Also signed by John Kelley Smith, Adjutant in Colonel Edward Wigglesworth's Regiment. Palfrey signs on 18 July, verifying the issue of rations. Kelley signs 20 August 1778 approving a payment made to Thomas Smart.

GLC02437.00716

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