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12 October 1778

Pool, Joshua, 1763-1781

Autograph document signed

Title: [Josua Pool's request for wages owed for Revolutionary War service]

Asked that his pay for service in a Massachusetts company be given to the bearer. On the verso is a receipt dated 15 October 1778 for eighteen pounds for Joshua Pools, drawn by the Select Men of Newburyport on the town treasurer and signed by his father (and also a veteran) Mark Pool.

GLC01450.224.01

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