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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Provision return for two army prisoners

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09732 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 20 May 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 11 x 17.3 cm. Order a Copy

Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Willis, R., fl. 1783

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