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Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 [Extra rations for Major Sauvant]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01997 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 11 March 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 8.1 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

Requests six days of rations for Major Sauvant, a member of the sappers and engineers. Signed by Captain Joseph C. Dellezenn and countersigned by Major General Knox's aide-de-camp, Major Samuel Shaw. A note made by Shaw says the rations are "To be charged to Capt. Delezenn." Docket signed by Paul Benny, using an "x" for his mark. Document is in Dellezenn's hand.

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