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Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777 [Receipt for coats and a hat]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00535 Author/Creator: Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777 Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: February 16, 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 7.3 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

States that three Regimental Coats intended for enlisted artillery soldiers and one lace hat had arrived from ordnance. Promises to be accountable to General Knox for these goods. The name at the bottom of the document is illegible.

Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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