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Erskine, Robert (fl. 1778) A demand for a supply of gunners store for the use of his majesty's ship Canterbury

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.556.05 Author/Creator: Erskine, Robert (fl. 1778) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 5 February 1778 Pagination: 1 p. ; 35.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Lists the quantity needed of various artillery related items. Also signed by Charles Knowles.

Robert Erskine was the commander of the ship Canterbury.

Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780

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