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Watkins, Nathan (fl. 1777) [Receipt for payment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04764.19 Author/Creator: Watkins, Nathan (fl. 1777) Place Written: Fort Edward, New York Type: Autograph document Date: 11 August 1777 Pagination: 1 p. ; 7.8 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Payment made to Lieutenant General John Burgoyne to the total of 2 pounds 2 shillings. Document is cut or torn and there is text loss.

Kingston, Robert M., fl. 1776-1779

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