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Tearse, Peter Bailey (fl. 1776-1783) [Provision return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02393 Author/Creator: Tearse, Peter Bailey (fl. 1776-1783) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13.9 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Return for men who have returned from captivity for the state of Pennsylvania. Countersigned by John Loughlen with the docket signed by B. Washburn.

Loughlen, John, fl. 1783
Tearse, Peter Bailey, fl. 1776-1783
Washburn, B., fl. 1783

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