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5 April 1783

Sears, Peter, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army Rations issued to Artificers]

Countersigned by John Lillie with a note on verso by Dudley Mercer. Lists men by company with issued rations.

GLC02437.02065

1 April 1783

Sears, Peter, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return for Captain Patten's Company]

Signed by "P. Sears," possibly referring to Peter Sears. Countersigned by John Doughty with a note on verso from Dudley Mercer. Lists men by company with issued rations.

GLC02437.02058

5 April 1783

Sears, Peter, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Countersigned by John Lillie and includes a note on verso from Dudley Mercer. Lists men by company with issued rations. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.02064