Ledger accounts of cash advanced to prisoners, 1775-1783.

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Ledger accounts of cash advanced to prisoners, 1775-1783.

Records the name of the prisoner and the amount advanced to him. Some prisoners received food or clothing in exchange for cash. The type of cash given is also noted, e.g. specie or Continental dollars.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6788637

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