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Dana, William (1745-1809) [Captain William Dana's account for January, including December and April]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00348 Author/Creator: Dana, William (1745-1809) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 26 June 1776 Pagination: 1p.+docket. 19.1 cm. x 31.9 cm. Order a Copy

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

Dana, William, 1745-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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