Object Details
Created by
Isaac Goodrich, American
Subject of
Prince Simbo, American, ca. 1737 - 1810
Description
A single-sheet document of handwritten brown ink on off-white paper that lists soldiers, both black and white, and the cost of supplies for each man for the year 1781. The document begins at the top with [The Account of Supplies (illegible) to the Officers + Soldiers / families that belong to the Town of Glastonbury; doing duty in the Continental Line]. The bulk of the page consists of a table listing the men's names, amounts of supplies, and sums of money. The names begin with Sergeants Francis Nicholson and John Warren and continue with the soldiers Thomas Looland, Timothy Stevens, Syfax Mosley, Prince Simbo, Isaac Tryon, John Holding, Asa Fox, Alexander Macuplin, and Cromwell Price. Written at center of the verso is [Glastonbury / Family Supplies / in 1781] and along the top left edge: [Bill of Supplies for / the Officers & Soldiers family / belong to the Town of / Glastonbury for the year / 1781 / Entered].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1782
Object number
2009.14.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
documents
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 12 7/16 x 8 in. (31.6 x 20.3 cm)
Place made
Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Exhibition
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Free communities of color
Freedom
Military
Slavery
U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2009.14.2