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3366. Sylvanus Waterbury. A letter from New York as a certificate from Colonel Bev...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/28/59

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This record is about the 3366. Sylvanus Waterbury. A letter from New York as a certificate from Colonel Bev... dating from 1781 Feb 28 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/55/28/59
Date
1781 Feb 28
Description

3366. Sylvanus Waterbury. A letter from New York as a certificate from Colonel Bev [Beverley]. Robinson stating that this person had been in the British lines since the fall of 1777, and had been a Commissary for the rebels at Fort Montgomery. He had also been a friend and provided essential services in the reduction of that place and for some time after, was allowed rations for him and his wife and employed by the Barrack Master. His ration was stopped and suffered ill-health but hoped to be allowed one again; followed by a note by Thomas Murray, Aide-de-Camp, granting the request.

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PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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Domestic Records of the Public Record Office, Gifts, Deposits, Notes and Transcripts

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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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