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Lillie, John (1755-1801) Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09734 Author/Creator: Lillie, John (1755-1801) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 21 May 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 16.3 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 21-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1738-1805

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