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which regiment was in Canada in 1776 to my knowledge.
 
which regiment was in Canada in 1776 to my knowledge.
 
Captn. Reese died about two months since and left a
 
Captn. Reese died about two months since and left a
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small fmily with very little Property to support them.
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small family with very little Property to support them.
 
Mrs. Reese in expectation of getting a settlement with
 
Mrs. Reese in expectation of getting a settlement with
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the Paymaster General. Mr. Price, at New York intended
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the Paymaster General, Mr. Price [?], at New York intended
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going there. She says the papers which he had, as evidence of
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his claim were given to you some time since, in order to
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have his Claim ascertained. I advised Mrs. Reese against
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going to N. York as the Expence of the Journey would be
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considerable, and that I would write you on that subject
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requesting that you would be so obliging as to examine the papers
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above aluded to and to get the Justice done to her poor family
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that they are entitled to, by doing you will be freeing the
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widow &c. fatherless in a very particular manner--
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N.B.--        I am Dr. S. &c.
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Jno. M. Taylor
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