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Metadata
Title |
Receipt for Lexington Militia Payroll |
Object ID Number |
3866 |
Object Name |
Receipt |
Description |
Receipt for the Lexington Militia Payroll in 1778 for Colonel Reed's Regiment in General Gates' Army. In 1777, with General Burgoyne preparing to advance on northern New York, the call went out for soldiers to meet this threat. Colonel Jonathan Reed's regiment was one of those who went forth "to reinforce Northern army under General Horatio Gates." This receipt lists many Lexington names (including Harrington, Estabrook, Munroe, Fisk, etc.). It also lists Eli Burdoo, one of the Lexington African-American soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War. |
Date |
June 30, 1778 |
Size & Extent of Item |
12.75"h x 8"w |
Collection |
American Revolution Collection |