ALS, 1782 August 19 : Dra[y]ton Hall, to Messrs. Clay, Gibbons, and Habersham.

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ALS, 1782 August 19 : Dra[y]ton Hall, to Messrs. Clay, Gibbons, and Habersham.

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Returns some troop clothing with receipt for "a sufficient voucher to settle the general account with Congress: at all events you can discount it with the Financier ... also some spirits obtained ... to be charged to the Commissary Generals department."

1 1/2 p. ; 23 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6824164

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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