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Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 to Benjamin Stevens

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.64.09 Author/Creator: Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 1, 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address :docket ; 21 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Bowen states that he has received a request from Stevens to supply rations to Rhode Island troops. Stevens is instructed to only answer orders from Bowen or Lieutenant Colonel Olney regarding supplies for troops. Jabez Bowen was Deputy-Governor of Rhode Island from 1778-1786.

Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815
Stevens, Benjamin, fl. 1780-1782
Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

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