Original Documents Relating to Stonington During the American Revolution

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Historic Stonington

Front side of order to pay: Origsize: 7 x 7 1/2 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 200 dpi
Front side of order to pay

Origsize: 7 x 7 1/2 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 200 dpi

Name/Title

Original Documents Relating to Stonington During the American Revolution

Entry/Object ID

2008.0906.0002

Scope and Content

Stonington, 1775 Sept 18 [19 days after the Battle of Stonington]. It is an order to the State Treasurer "Pay Capt. John Breed, Jr. Capt of the 3rd Military company of Stonington. Being the sum allowed for his Company Training...." Signed by Charles Phelps (1732-1808), Joseph Palmer. On verso Nathaniel Minor, representative of the State Assembly, signs a receipt on behalf of Capt. Breed Charles Phelps was a physician, judge, a state representative, Stonington selectman, justice of the peace and a member of the Committee of Correspondence.

Collection

American Revolution Collection