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Traille, Peter (fl. 1782) [Receipt for powder for the British Royal Artillery]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.221 Author/Creator: Traille, Peter (fl. 1782) Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 23 February 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 16.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

The powder was received from and the receipt sent to George Wray, Commissary to the Royal Artillery. The powder was for making blank cartridges for recruits.

Peter Traille was the Major Commanding in the Royal Artillery.

Traille, Peter, fl. 1782
Wray, George, fl. 1772-1793

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