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Morris, William (fl. 1777) [Reciept for beef and bread]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.143.08 Author/Creator: Morris, William (fl. 1777) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 14 January 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 9 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Received "seven pound beef & seven pounds bread an allowance of seven men" in Justus Buck's regiment.

Morris, William, fl. 1777
Buck, Justus, 1726-1807

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