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Stevens, Ebenezer (1751-1823) A return of brass ordnances ammunition waggons & tumbrils come from Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01620 Author/Creator: Stevens, Ebenezer (1751-1823) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 September 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 13 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Lists brass ordnance ammunition, including wagons and tumbrils, and specifies the number of mortars and six pounders. A postscript lists additional artillery from Albany, New York.

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

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