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Allen, N. C. (fl. 1782) [Provision return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02334 Author/Creator: Allen, N. C. (fl. 1782) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 27 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Provision return for one man belonging to Captain Bushnell's Company of Sappers and Miners. The return is signed by Captain N.C. Allen, Train Guard and Colonel John Crane. A docket acknowledging receipt of the contractors of New York and New Jersey is signed by Samuel [Camuel].

Allen, N.C., fl. 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805

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