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Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777 [Receipt for money provided by Henry Knox to pay and clothe members of his artillery regiment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00342 Author/Creator: Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 16 June 1776 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Money received by Furnivall, who was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment. He also received money for Lieutenant Joseph Savage's company. A list of men paid and their position appears on the verso.

Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814

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