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Philips, Philip, fl. 1780 [Return of ordnance belonging to the Charles-Town frigate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.027 Author/Creator: Philips, Philip, fl. 1780 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 24 May 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 30.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Signed as Conductor of Artillery. List of artillery supplies found at the Boston, Dorrels, French, and Still House batteries belonging to the frigate Charles-Town, previously called the Boston. Lists hand grenades, arm chests, barrels, shot, hand spikes, etc.

Philips, Philip, fl. 1780

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