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Means, James (1753-1832) [Provision return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02476 Author/Creator: Means, James (1753-1832) Place Written: Brunswick, New Jersey Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 7 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Return for men in the Massachusetts regiments. Written in pencil with the docket signed by Calvin [Seaver]. Written in Brunswick, likely in New Jersey.

Means, James, 1753-1832

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