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Denniston, George J., fl. 1782 [Army rations issued]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02361 Author/Creator: Denniston, George J., fl. 1782 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 3 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 9.9 cm, Width: 23.3 cm Order a Copy

Request to issue 12 rations to Captain Vincent and four Indians. Signed by Denniston, countersigned by a Mr. Bell.

Bell, Robert, fl. 1732-1784

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