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Paterson, John, 1744-1808 [Certification for rations]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02497.13 Author/Creator: Paterson, John, 1744-1808 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: February 6, 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 8.2 cm, Width: 16.9 cm Order a Copy

Written by Major General Paterson to certify that Ira Sayman has furnished 140 rations. This was enough for ten days for one lieutenant and 12 men who were guarding prisoners in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Note on verso, signed by Caleb Hick, says the rations were received.

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