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Tharp, John (1751-1819) Return of tools and other matterals [sic] found with Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10490 Author/Creator: Tharp, John (1751-1819) Place Written: New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 13 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34.1 x 40.4 cm. Order a Copy

Written at Fredericksburgh. Tharp notes, "Received the above Mentioned Articles of Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh... And they are Lodged with the Q. Master at Fish Kill Landing..." Also includes a return of articles left with Captain Post to be sent on to Fishkill.

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

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