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Orderly book of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, 1781-1783

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Description: Regimental orderly book of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment, written by Francis Tuft, adjutant, containing notes on the disbursement of clothing along with a number of resolutions and orders in reference to pay. Includes a copy of George Washington's Newburgh Address of March 15, 1783
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1781-1783
Call number: mssHM 635
Creator: Tufts, Francis(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Provenance unknown. In library as of 1938.
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