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Comptroller's Report on Payments to Colebrooke, Nesbitt, and Franks for Flour and Meat Deliveries, 1761

A detailed comptroller's report on payments due to George Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks for the delivery of flour and meat to British troops stationed in Carlisle, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and western garrisons in Pennsylvania between March 10, 1760, and November 17, 1760. Based on a contract dated December 20, 1759, and signed by James Crefset of the Comptroller's Office on April 9, 1761. The report comprises two full pages plus a docket. The document highlights the involvement of Moses Franks in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.

Associated People/Businesses

Franks, Moses, 1719-1789
Nesbitt, Arnold
Colebrooke, James
Colebrooke, George, 1729-1809
Franks, Moses

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 4