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Patten, Thomas (fl. 1777-1785) [Army Rations issued to Prisoners and Artificers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02037 Author/Creator: Patten, Thomas (fl. 1777-1785) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 29 March 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 17.7 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Lillie with a note from George Groom.

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1738-1805
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Groom, George, fl. 1783

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