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Doughty, John (1754-1826) to Mr. Forsyth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01830 Author/Creator: Doughty, John (1754-1826) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 12 January 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 14 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Orders to provide rations for four French prisoners of war "who have made their escape from the Enemy." Includes an endorsement with an illegible signature.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Forsyth, fl. 1783

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