Description: June 27, 1778 Rehoboth, Massachusetts solders pay document of Captain James Hills regiment. This document appears to state that the seven men listed, haven't been paid since last October's muster role for service in the Revolutionary War. When they did get paid, all the Town could afford, is to pay them Two Shillings, instead of full pay of over three shillings.The receipt is signed by Caleb Bullock, who was the Sargent.It was Quite common in the early Revolutionary War for soldier's to be promised pay and then the town's are unable to meet there obligation's, due to lack of funds.An interesting look into a Rev. War soldier's life. Water marked Colonial paper. Free Shipping.
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Location: Tucson, Arizona
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