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Jefferds, Samuel (1752-1804) [Return of artillery men in the Northern Department]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02968 Author/Creator: Jefferds, Samuel (1752-1804) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: February 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.2 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Lieutenant Jefferds lists lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and matrosses present fit for duty and on command.

The Northern Department consisted of New York (north of New York City).

Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804

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