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Bruce, William, fl. 1812 [Inventory of property of Captain William C. Baen]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.716.02 Author/Creator: Bruce, William, fl. 1812 Place Written: Vincennes, Indiana Type: Manuscript Date: 10 May 1812 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by four officers of the 4th infantry regiment Baen belonged to. Lists effects of the deceased Baen and the amount for which each item was sold. Endorsement on verso signed by Bruce certifying that J. L. Eastman and R. B. Brown of the 4th U. S. regiment took an oath that the assessment of Baen's property was done to the best of their knowledge.

Bruce, William, fl. 1812
Baen, William C., fl. 1811

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