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Selwan, Samuel (fl. 1776) [Bond to pay Peter Boson for boarding cannon guards during the Ameircan Revolution]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.183.01 Author/Creator: Selwan, Samuel (fl. 1776) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 20 February 1776 Pagination: 1 p. ; 9.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Payment from the Provisional Congress to Boson for boarding six guards in Captain Selwan's company for give days while they guarded the canon at "near Kings Brig." The six guards are listed.

Delwan, Samuel, fl. 1776

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