Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 to Richard Frothingham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02341 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1783 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
A letter regarding clothing for which a Mr. Richards, D.C.M. Stores has been held accountable. Directs Frothingham to call on Richards to furnish receipts and vouchers for the clothing. Shaw further directs Frothingham to not make any settlements with Richards until he can provide a certificate accounting for all the articles of clothing.
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