Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 [Provision return for army rations issued]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02330 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 26 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Provision return for rations issued to one sergeant and six privates from 27-28 July. A total of 21 rations were issued over the two days to the seven men. Signed by Major Shaw as General Knox's aide-de-camp. States the rations are for "Major genl. Baron De Stubens barge." Verso signed stating that the rations were delivered by contractors.
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