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Forsyth, William, fl. 1783 [Issue of rations]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02333 Author/Creator: Forsyth, William, fl. 1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 27 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Issue of rations for Captain Vincent and four Indians for five days. Signed by William Forsyth and Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox. A docket acknowledging receipt from the contractors for New York and New Jersey is signed by "Joe Indian".

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Forsyth, William, fl. 1783

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