Israel Richardson A.D.S., New Salem, April 16 1777 : to each man whose name is in the within list, [New Salem]

Israel Richardson A.D.S., New Salem, April 16 1777 : to each man whose name is in the within list, [New Salem]

New Salem [Mass.] 1777

1 item ; 11 x 20 cm.

MSS L1990.1.141

The chairman is probably the Israel Richardson who was born in Brookfield or Spencer, Massachusetts but moved to New Salem at the time of his marriage in 1759. (The Richardson memorial ... 1876, p. 570) Another possibility is the Massachusetts veteran (1734-1803) listed in the D.A.R. Patriot index.|"The miltia officers, selectmen, and Committee of Inspection &c for New Salem, recommend to each man whose name is in the within list to do their utmost endeavour to engage a man in the Continental Service during the war or for three years."|"The months and weeks affixed to each of your names is what we think is your proportion to do in the three year service, agreeable to the town invoice allowing each man for past service."|On verso: Abraham Peirce 14 mos. 1 week; Samuel Peirce 11 mos 2 weeks; Sam.l Peirce 3rd 3 mos 3 weeks; John peirce 4 mos 2 weeks; James pearce [sic] 4 mos 2 weeks; Jon.a Perce [sic] 3 mos 3 weeks

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