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Nevin, Daniel, 1749-1802 [Request for supplies]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01911 Author/Creator: Nevin, Daniel, 1749-1802 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: 11 February 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 15.7 x 23.5 cm. Order a Copy

Request for planks and boards to finish building barracks. Spells his name "Niven."

Nevin, Daniel, 1749-1802

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