Revolutionary War 1779 Massachusetts Payroll

Revolutionary War payroll for the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment, Captain Lemuel Clap's company, which served with distinction during the Boston Siege, particularly the Battle of Bunker Hill, and later the Battles of Saratoga. Dated April 19, 1779, the document lists 41 soldiers beginning with Lemuel Clap, with several other Claps listed, including Lemuel Clap, Jr. Other Boston notables are present including members of the Wiswell, Withington, and Bird families, many of whom, such as Joseph Withington, served as minutemen at Lexington & Concord. The document reads at the top, "A Pay Roll of Capt. Lem'l Clap's Company in Maj. N[athaniel] Heath Detachment for Guards in and about Boston in the State of Massachusetts Bay in Service of the United States…" The document lists soldiers' rank, time of enlistment, length of service, and pay owed. Measures approximately 15.5" x 11.5". Small hole at intersecting folds, light wear, scattered foxing, trimmed lower edge, else very good condition.

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