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Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) [Army rations issued to George Finlayson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02149 Author/Creator: Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 6 June 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 11.8 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy

Jonathan Trumbull Jr. issues provisions for Finlayson of the Maryland line who has been recently discharged from service. Includes a note on the verso from Finlayson stating his receipt of the provisions.

Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
Finlayson, George, fl. 1783

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