James Shop papers
Content Description
This collection consist of two documents related to John Shop, a freedman from Connecticut. One item is a Connecticut pay-table committee document authorizing payment to Shop for his army service. This was signed by James Hart, dated December 15, 1870, in Hartford, Connecticut. The other is a one page letter certifying Shop's service in the 2nd Regiment of the Connecticut line of the Continental Army. In the letter he is identified as a freedman from the town of Woodbury. Marked with Mr. Shop's "X" dated September 25, 1780.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased 11 December 2020.
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Dates
- Creation: 1780
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet (1 legal sized folder)
Inventory
2 items