Caesar Rodney warrant to seize supplies, 1780 July 15.

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Caesar Rodney warrant to seize supplies, 1780 July 15.

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Consists of one warrant issued by Delaware President Caesar Rodney to Mr. William Millan, Receiver of Supplies for New Castle County, to seize the necessary food and supplies needed by the Army of the United States since no other means of procuring them is available. The document is signed by Rodney and dated Dover, 15 July 1780.

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784

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Millan, William, active 1797

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