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Knox, Henry (1750-1806) No. 2: Ordnance and stores received during the year 1779

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00744 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 6 January 1779 - 31 December 1779 Pagination: 3 p. ; 34.8 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Lists articles for 90 men, including officers. Includes muskets, bayonets, lead, flints, and gun slings, among other items.

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