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Colt, Peter, 1779 Mar 3

Folder 15

 File — Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15

Scope and Contents

Colt, deputy commissary of supplies, writes during the American Revolutionary War; militia has been called to defend New London; there is urgent need of flour, wheat, rye, and corn; secure all Seymour can in a silent manner; if he finds any quantity that is hoarded up, seize it at once; send all the public flour within his reach or they starve.

Dates

  • created: 1779 Mar 3

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.17 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 10 Hollinger boxes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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