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Demler, Henry, fl. 1782-1783 [Request for provisions]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02700 Author/Creator: Demler, Henry, fl. 1782-1783 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 23 October 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 16.2 cm Order a Copy

Request for provisions for a soldier of the 6th Massachusetts Regiment, who is continually sick, and his family. Includes two notes on the verso, signed by [Edward] Grant and someone named Zacheus with his mark.

Demler, Henry, fl. 1782-1783
Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789

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