Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) [Provision return for army rations issued]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02314 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 21 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.7 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy
Provision return for three men employed in the ordinance department from 21-24 July. Also includes two women who received rations. The three men served in Lieutenant Wright's company of artillery artificers. A total of 26 rations were issued over the four days. Signed by Lieutenant Wright and Major Shaw as an aide-de-camp to General Knox. Docket signed by a William Burrows stating that contractors delivered the rations.
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