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Denniston, George J. (fl. 1782-1783) Return of riding horses in garrison at West Point

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01613 Author/Creator: Denniston, George J. (fl. 1782-1783) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 16 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 34.8 x 23 cm. Order a Copy

Written on behalf of Daniel Carthy, the Assistant Deputy Quarter Master, by George J. Denniston. Lists 22 horses and the people to whom they belong, including General Henry Knox, Major Villefranche, Colonel John Crane, etc.

Carthy, Daniel, fl. 1780-1782
Denniston, George J., fl. 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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