4 September 1783 circa
Means, James (1753-1832)
Autograph document signed
Title: Provision return for a detachment of the 2d & 3d Massachusetts regiments
Provision return signed by Captain Means stating that the 2nd Massachusetts received 136 rations and the 3rd Massachusetts received 12 rations. The document claims that a total of 158 rations were issued. The 10 ration discrepancy is not explained. Note on verso signed by a Sargent Calvin Sears states that the contractor for New Jersey and New York delivered the 158 rations to New Brunswick.
GLC02437.02466