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Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793 [Reciept for a prisoner]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.143.09 Author/Creator: Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph document signed Date: January 15, 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 8 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Requests that money be delivered to sergeant Chapman for various things, including a prisoner.

Morris, William, fl. 1777

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