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Parmatlin, John (f;. 1813-) Receipt for clothing

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06997.031 Author/Creator: Parmatlin, John (f;. 1813-) Place Written: Quebec Type: Autograph document signed Date: 19 August 1813 Pagination: 1 p. ; 33 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

"Received from the British Government one jacket, one pair trousers, one vest, one shirt & one blanket for which I am accountable to the U. States' Government." Five reception vouchers, each marked with an x by a U.S. soldier.

Winchester, James, 1752-1826

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