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Bond, George, fl. 1779-1783 [Resolution of Congress respecting rations of officers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01396 Author/Creator: Bond, George, fl. 1779-1783 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 22 April 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Extract of the minutes of Congress on a resolution involving "rations, subsistance or allowances to officers" over and above their pay. The rates in the resolution are to go into effect on 1 May. Lists number of rations per day and dollars per month allotted to each rank. Transmitted and signed by Deputy Secretary Bond.

Bond, George, fl. 1779-1783

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