Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) [Order for extra rations]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01992 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Document signed Date: 11 March 1783 circa Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.9 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Order asking for the issue of provisions for 2 days for 1 corporal and 8 men belonging to Commandant(?) Baige. A total of 18 rations were issued from 9 March to 11 March. Has several signatures approving the rations, Jonathan Lillie an aide-de-camp, a Mr. Forsythe, and Major Shaw as Knox's aide-de-camp. Docket on verso is signed by a W. Woodstock.
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