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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 [Order for provisions]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01918 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 14 February 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 12.3 x 22.4 cm. Order a Copy

Request for candles on behalf of General Knox. Includes an endorsement signed by Leonard Chapin.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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