Abstract of Capt Barnes Comp[an]y in Collo. John Nixon Rigmt [sic] for those men that Inlisted before the [12?] of Jan.y 1776

Abstract of Capt Barnes Comp[an]y in Collo. John Nixon Rigmt [sic] for those men that Inlisted before the [12?] of Jan.y 1776

Abstract of Captain Barnes Company in Colonel John Nixon's Regiment

[S.l. 1776?]

[1] p. ; 23 x 36 cm.

MSS L1994.1.179

On verso: Capt. Barnes billiting abstract
For Barnes military record, see Heitman. Historical register of officers of the Continental Army, p.88 and Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War, vol. I. p. 644.
For particulars on the 6th Massachusetts, see R.K. Wright. The Continental Army, p. 208.
Lists in 9 columns: Names, rank, time of enlistment, place of abode, miles to camp, amt. pd. per mile, time "joyning ye Compy., billiting at 6d per day, amt." For 1 sergeant and 12 privates, total paid was 8 pounds 9 shillings and 6 pence.
On verso:Cap. Barnes billiting abstract
One of the privates, Daniel Ross, was the brother of George Ross, signer of the Declaration.
See also: Mss L1980.1.543.4 for a related return.

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