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Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 [Request for rations]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02553 Author/Creator: Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 22 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Request for rations for former captives. Countersigned Samuel Shaw. Also signed by George J. Denniston. Endorsement signed by Michael [Rueth].

Bell, Robert, fl. 1732-1784
Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1787
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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