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Morris, William (fl. 1777) A provision return of Colo John Ely Regt for January 11 & 12: 1777

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.143.06 Author/Creator: Morris, William (fl. 1777) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 11 January 1777 - 12 January 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 14 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Lists pounds of bread and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer.

Morris, William, fl. 1777

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