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Patten, Thomas (fl. 1777-1785) Return of materials wanted for the use of the brigade of artillery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01345 Author/Creator: Patten, Thomas (fl. 1777-1785) Place Written: Burlington, New Jersey Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 29 January 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 19.5 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

List of necessary materials for the brigade of artillery. Countersigned by Henry Knox, with the words: "Copy given to the War Office this 29 January 1782." Written in Burlington, likely in New Jersey.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1738-1805

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