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Perkins, William (1742-1802) An account of Cash paid at Sundry Times to my Compy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00504 Author/Creator: Perkins, William (1742-1802) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.4 cm. x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy

An account for 179 pounds paid in advance to men of his company "At Sundry Times."

William Perkins was an artillery captain who served under Knox.

Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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