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THE OCCUPATION OF NEW YORK (REVOLUTION.) Archive of manuscript material relating to the British occupation of New York City, including 2 partly-printed passes, a letter from the Commissioner of Prisoners to Brigadier General Irwin concerning an escape, a document from a surgeon excusing a British soldier from service, a request for ammunition, several receipts for supplies to build stables, a listing of payment to various officers in the corps of Engineers signed by each recipient (including John Montresor), 2 detailed listings of ordnance aboard British ship's in New York harbor, a partly-printed document signed by Robert Bayard authorizing a ship to leave New York for Jamaica and other material. Together, 12 manuscript items, many Signed by British officers. Format and condition vary. should be seen.<> New York, September 1776 to May 1783
