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Wyer, William, fl. 1776 [List of expenses regarding the construction of a fort at Plum Island]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.459.01 Author/Creator: Wyer, William, fl. 1776 Place Written: Newburyport, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 4 June 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8.7 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

Lists expenses for such items as sugar, an apprentice, pork, and labor. Docket states "Capt Wyers Bill Settled part."

Wyer, William, fl. 1776

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