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Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 [Revolutionary war pay warrant for African American soldier]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09295 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: 1782-1789 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Prince Duplex, for four pounds, seventeen shillings, and one pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and by Duplex in full, and docketed every year to 1789 when interest was paid.

Lawrence, John, 1719-1802

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