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Capron, Seth (fl. 1783) [Request for provisions]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02484 Author/Creator: Capron, Seth (fl. 1783) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 5 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 12 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

Request for rations for men in George Washington's barge. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell and John Lillie, with the docket signed by Gideon Buckingham.

Bell, Robert, fl. 1732-1784
Buckingham, Gideon, fl. 1783
Capron, Seth, fl. 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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