Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783 [Provision request for Indians]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02406 Author/Creator: Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 22 August 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17.2 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy
Orders rations to be issued for the use of five Indians going from Newburgh to Albany. The rations included 60 pounds of bread and 60 pounds of beef and also one gallon of rum as directed by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Walker, an aide-de-camp to General Washington. A Thomas [Hind] signed the second page, stating that contractors delivered the rations.
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