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Humphreys, David (1752-1818) [Request for goods]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02423 Author/Creator: Humphreys, David (1752-1818) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 27 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 10.2 x 16.6 cm. Order a Copy

Request for one gallon of rum for George Washington's barge crew. Noted as written at head quarters (Newburgh, New York). Docket signed by Seth Capron.

Capron, Seth, fl. 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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