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Higgins, William (fl. 1775-1783) [Provision Return for the Armors and Smiths Department]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01827 Author/Creator: Higgins, William (fl. 1775-1783) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 11 January 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35.3 x 22.7 cm. Order a Copy

Lists 6 named men according to regiment and company along with issued rations. Signed by Higgins; countersigned by Zebulon Butler. and Samuel Shaw. Endorsed by Samuel Cady who discusses provisions for men in New York and New Jersey.

Higgins, WIlliam, fl. 1775-1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
Cady, Samuel, fl. 1783

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