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Capron, Seth, fl. 1783 [Provision return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02438 Author/Creator: Capron, Seth, fl. 1783 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 28 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 14.1 x 21.9 cm. Order a Copy

Request for provisions for eleven men belonging to George Washington's barge. Countersigned by John Lillie with the docket signed by Gideon Buckingham. Addressed to a Mr. [Robert] Bell.

Bell, Robert, fl. 1732-1784
Buckingham, Gideon, fl. 1783
Capron, Seth, fl. 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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