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Lawrance, John, fl. 1780; Pay warrant to African American soldier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09132.04 Author/Creator: Lawrance, John, fl. 1780; Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 1 June 1780-1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Pomp McCuffee for nine pounds and nine shillings. Unsigned by McCuffee.

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