Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 [Pay warrant for African American soldier]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09364 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John, 1719-1802 Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: 1 June 1782-1789 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Nero Cross, for five pounds, eight shillings, and five pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, "X" on verso by Cross, and docketed every year to 1789 when interest was paid.
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