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February 16, 1777

Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt for coats and a hat]

States that three Regimental Coats intended for enlisted artillery soldiers and one lace hat had arrived from ordnance. Promises to be accountable to General Knox for these goods. The name at the bottom of the document is illegible.

GLC02437.00535

February 25, 1777

Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for coat]

Requests one coat for Sergeant Petty. Written to "the Conductor of Artillery at Fishkills." Written at Fort Constitution. Endorsed on verso by Abiel Pettie.

GLC02437.00538

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