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Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 [Connecticut pay order no. 3965 for Peter Freeman, an African American who served in the Continental Army]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04710 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 Place Written: Connecticut Type: Document signed Date: 1782-1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

The first page of this document is partially printed and signed by Lawrence, Connecticut State Treasurer. Confirms that Freeman was to be paid for his service by the State of Connecticut. Contains a list of dates Freemen possibly received money, signed by William Lawrence and Richard Butler on verso. "Peter Freemen" is written across text on verso. Contains stitching (possibly original). Contains a hole in the center roughly one inch in diameter (likely indicative of cancellation).

Butler, Richard, fl. 1784-1789
Lawrence, John, 1719-1802
Lawrence, William, fl. 1783
Freeman, Peter, fl. 1777-1789

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