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Wheelock, Ephriam (1733-1826) [Reciept for fine of Charles Hamant for refusing to serve]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.162.03 Author/Creator: Wheelock, Ephriam (1733-1826) Place Written: Medfield, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 21 August 1778 Pagination: 1 p. ; 5.2 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

States that Hamant has paid his ten dollar fine "for refusing to enter the continental service, after being Duly Notified."

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Wheelock, Ephriam, 1733-1826

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