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Baxter, John (1746-1832) [Reciept for fine of Asa Hamant for refusing to serve]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.162.02 Author/Creator: Baxter, John (1746-1832) Place Written: Medfield, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 May 1777 Pagination: 1 p. ; 6 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service."

John Baxter was a lieutenant in captain Sabin Mann's company.

Baxter, John, 1746-1832
Hamant, Asa, 1729-1810

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