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Betts, Stephen, fl. 1783 [Provision return for two prisoners]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09750 Author/Creator: Betts, Stephen, fl. 1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 30 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 13.9 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Also signed by John Lillie. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by [Thornes] Willimas, who confirms receipt of rations.

Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Betts, Stephen, fl. 1783

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