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Lillie, John, 1755-1801 Provision return for two army prisoners

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09728 Author/Creator: Lillie, John, 1755-1801 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 12 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers one day, and pertains to the Second and Eighth Companies. Lillie signs as Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizing the rations. Contains a note on page two written by Anthony McDonald, who signs with a mark, confirming receipt of the stores.

Eells, E., fl. 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801

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