(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) PACA WILLIAM Letter Signed Wm Paca as

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SIGNER (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) PACA, WILLIAM. Letter Signed, "Wm Paca," as Governor, to the Intendent [of Revenue for the State of MD: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer], ordering him to purchase 50 gallons of liquor for troops stationed at "Mr. Steward's [the shipyard of Thomas Steward?]" 1 page, 4to, with integral address leaf; minor loss at left edge from seal tear, horizontal folds, faint scattered soiling. Annapolis, 17 February 1783

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"We have thought it proper to order a Company of Men from Frederick Town to be stationed at Mr. Steward's for the Protection of the State Ship. It will be necessary to Supply them with Liquor, and we therefore request you will order to be purchased for their use 50 Gallons of Common Rum, Brandy, or Whiskey. We presume liquor may now be purchased on some Month's Credit."