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30 June 1778

Sewell, Edward B., fl. 1778

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Title: [Account of men raised for the Continental Army to reinforce militia in Fishkill and Peekskill, New York]

Signed by nine other men, the Commission officers, the selectmen, and the Committee of Safety of the town. States that eight men were hired to go to Fishkill for 110 pounds each, three men were hired to go to Peekskill for 80 pounds each, and three men hired for Peekskill at 11 pounds per month until the company is discharged.

GLC01450.048

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