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Lillie, John (1755-1801) [Army rations issued to detachments]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02736 Author/Creator: Lillie, John (1755-1801) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 31 October 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 12.1 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Requests for ten days' worth of provisions for four men in the 4th Massachusetts regiment. Note of receipt on the verso signed by a Mr. Ford (first name is illegible).

Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Bell, W., fl. 1783

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