Origsize: 3 x 8 inches; Origformat: Artifact; Resolution: 200 dpi
Name/Title
Original Documents Relating to Stonington During the American Revolution
Entry/Object ID
2008.0906.0010
Scope and Content
Stonington 1776 March 24
Receipt signed by Simon Rhodes for funds received from Major Oliver Smith for "6 Musquets for the Colony's use..." for L15-0-0
Simon Rhodes (1716-1784) was a Stonington resident and large landowner. During the Revolution he was a captain in the State Militia.
Major Oliver Smith at this point was in charge of the defenses of Stonington Point.