Doughty, John, 1754-1826 [Provision return for army rations issued]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02292 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa 16 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 14 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy
Provision return for rations issued to the superitendant of the Masons; employed by the engineers department from 13-16 July. A total of 6 rations were issued over the four days for one person. Countersigned by Joseph Cheesman, superintendant. Docket signed by a Jacob Wight that contractors delivered the rations.
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