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Campbell, John (fl. 1782-1783) Return of plank & boards on hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01708 Author/Creator: Campbell, John (fl. 1782-1783) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 12 November 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 22.9 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

A chart of planks and boards. A note reads, "Major [Samuel] Shaw has had a number, for which no order has been given, & are to be deducted from the above Quantity."

Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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