Revolutionary war pay warrants

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Five Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrants issued to African American soldiers. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and docketed every year to 1789 when interest was paid. Four of the five have signatures of or remainders of (due to punch cancellations) signatures of the soldiers on the verso. 10 pages total.

GLC#
GLC09132
Type
Documents
Date
1 June 1780-1789
Title
Revolutionary war pay warrants
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
10 p. :
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence
Lawrence, John, 1719-1802
African American History
Military History
African American Troops
Continental Army
Soldier's Pay
Finance

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GLC09132.01
Collection Item
Document signed

Warrant for money owed to Sharp Liberty

1 June 1780-1789

Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;

One warrant for eight pounds and five shillings owed to soldier, Sharp Liberty. Signed "X"' by Liberty and J. Lawrence, treasurer.

GLC09132.01
Collection Item
Document signed

Pay warrant to African American soldier

1 June 1780-1789

Philip Negro for six pounds, five shillings, and nine pence. Remainder of Negro's signature.

GLC09132.02
Collection Item
Document signed

Pay warrant to African American soldier

1 June 1780-1789

Castor Freeman for twelve pounds, eight shillings, and four pence. Remainder of Freeman's signature.

GLC09132.03
Collection Item
Document

Pay warrant to African American soldier

1 June 1780-1789

Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;

Pomp McCuffee for nine pounds and nine shillings. Unsigned by McCuffee.

GLC09132.04
Collection Item
Document signed

Pay warrant to African American soldier

1 June 1780-1789

Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;

Jeffery Liberty for three pounds, twelve shillings, and seven pence. Signed in full "Jeffry Liberty."

GLC09132.05