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Lincoln, Freeman, fl. 1781 [List of items received from Major William Perkins]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01025 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Freeman, fl. 1781 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Manuscript signed Date: 6 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Lists items such as powder, cartridges, and fuzes, among others received from William Perkins of the artillery. Lincoln was an ox team contractor.

Lincoln, Freeman, fl. 1781
Perkins, William, 1742-1802

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