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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 [Provision request]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02516 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 15 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 11.6 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Order issued by West Point Fortress Major Doughty for 20 pounds of beef to be delivered for the use of the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states the beef was received.

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