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Pay warrant to African American soldier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09132.03 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 1 June 1780-1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 10 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Castor Freeman for twelve pounds, eight shillings, and four pence. Remainder of Freeman's signature.

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