Forsyth, James, fl. 1783 Provisions and Stores Issued to Major General Knox's family at West Point, in the month of June 1783
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02210 Author/Creator: Forsyth, James, fl. 1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: June 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
Chart created by Commissary of Stores of West Point Forsyth describing the issuing of rations to the Knox family. Delineates how the various articles (flour, beef, rum, vinegar, and Indian meal) were issued to the family over the month. Related to Shaw's return at GLC02437.02209. Note signed on page 2 by Forsyth who said Major Shaw gave him a receipt.
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