[Connecticut General Assembly] [Manuscript Document, October 11, 1777] Inscribed on a sheet which measures 8 3/16 x 7 ¾ inches, formerly folded, now flattened, some browning to paper, docketed in ink on verso "Saml. Gray Esqr. Present" Document concerns the dispatch of tents and other supplies to the militia which have joined Major General Israel Putnam: "…Resolved by this assembly that notice be immediately sent to the Persons appointed in the Several Brigades in this state ordered to provide and send forward tents and other camp utensells [sic] for the militia of this state who have joined Majr. Genll. Putnam that it is unnecessary to provide any articles but tents said militia being all ready sufficiently provided with all camp utensells [sic] except tents, and Capt. Huntington is appointed to send notice to the Persons ordered to provide the aforesaid articles - A True Copy of Record Examined by George Wyllys, Secty. A Copy Compaired Jz. Huntington." Dictionary of American Biography, vol. v, p. 416; vol. x, part two, pp. 581-82 Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 728    inquire

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