Andrews, Asa (fl. 1783) [Victualing return of rations issued to a prisoner]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02033 Author/Creator: Andrews, Asa (fl. 1783) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 30 March 1783 circa Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.5 x 27.3 cm. Order a Copy
Return of rations issued to a prisoner from 27 March to 30 March. The prisoner appears to have been with the 1st Connecticut Regiment and was given a total of four rations. Countersigned by John Lillie and Sergeant James Bradley, stating that contractors delivered the rations.
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