Sutton, Thomas (fl. 1776-1777) [Receipt for coats and a hat]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00535 Author/Creator: Sutton, Thomas (fl. 1776-1777) Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 16 Febraury 1777 Pagination: 1 p. ; 7.3 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy
States that three Regimental Coats intended for enlisted artillery soldiers and one lace hat had arrived from ordnance. Promises to be accountable to General Knox for these goods. The name at the bottom of the document is illegible.
Thomas Sutton was a Lieutenant under Knox in the Second Continental Artillery.
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