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February 1778

Richardson, James, fl. 1778-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for provisions]

Receipt to James Richardson, and signed by him. Lists provisions received by Knox during the month of February. Indicates that Knox received bread, flour, beef, pork, rice, soap, and rum. Possibly written from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; location inferred from date of document.

GLC02437.00694

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