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Wheeler, Paul (fl. 1782) [Record of money due to an African American for service in the Connecticut militia]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05333 Author/Creator: Wheeler, Paul (fl. 1782) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Document signed Date: 17 October 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

States that eight pounds, nine shillings, and three pence is the balance due to Cato Cuff from the State Treasurer for his military service. Signed by Wheeler on behalf of Cuff. Partially printed.

Wheeler, Paul, fl. 1782
Cuff, Cato, fl. 1782

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