Expense accounts for militia supplies during Shays' Rebellion, 1787.

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Expense accounts for militia supplies during Shays' Rebellion, 1787.

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Series consists of receipts of payment for items and services supplied to the commissary by officers, private citizens, contractors, and town selectmen .

0.35 cubic ft. (1 doc. box)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Massachusetts. Office of Secretary of State.

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Massachusetts. Commissary General

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