Letter, 1776 December 22, Corryells Ferry (Lambertville), N.J., to William Perkins.

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Letter, 1776 December 22, Corryells Ferry (Lambertville), N.J., to William Perkins.

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Handwritten order directing Capt. Perkins to recruit men for the Corps of Artillery. States the type of person to be recruited and the terms of enlistment, which include money, clothing, and land.

1 ALS ; 31 cm.

New England Historic Genealogical Society

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New England Historic Genealogical Society

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