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Doughty, John (1754-1826) Provision Return for the Masons Under My Directions for Eight Days Comminsing [sic] 17th of Jany 83 & Ending 24th Both Ddayts in Cluded [sic].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01855 Author/Creator: Doughty, John (1754-1826) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 January 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 33.3 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Also signed by Joseph Cheesman with an endorsement on the verso signed by a person surnamed Hayden. The first name is illegible.

Cheesman, Joseph, fl. 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826

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