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Davenport, John (d. 1830)) [Receipt of payment to John Davenport]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.609.09 Author/Creator: Davenport, John (d. 1830)) Place Written: Connecticut Type: Autograph document signed Date: August 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

The State of Connecticut pays Davenport for an express to General Silliman (possibly Selleck Silliman). Indicates that a horse was hired for the express.

Silliman, Gold Selleck, 1732-1790
Davenport, John, fl. 1777

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