Subject of
Carter, Edward, American, 1741 - 1818
Signed by
Isham, Joseph Jr., American, 1735 - 1810
Groot, Daniel, American
Groot, A., American
Date
1781
Medium
ink on wove paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 1/2 × 5 7/8 in. (19.1 × 15 cm)
Description
A testament of pay for Revolutionary War soldier Edward Carter. Handwritten in leaning print on a small square rag paper, this document certifies Carter’s three-year military service performed, 4th Regiment, based out of the Town of Colchester. It is dated January 31, 1871 and signed by Selectmen Joseph Isham, Jr., A. Groot and Daniel Groot. There are no markings on the reverse of the testament.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place made
Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
documents
Topic
Finance
Free communities of color
Men
Military
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2018.46.10.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5829a2329-bece-473f-a6fc-2ff3aaf7a92f

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