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Carthy, Daniel (fl. 1780-1782) Report of wood and fireplaces & c.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10028 Author/Creator: Carthy, Daniel (fl. 1780-1782) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 16 November 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.5 x 42.7 cm. Order a Copy

Lists the amount of fireplaces and wood held by General "Patterson" (possibly John Paterson), Colonel Crane, Colonel Jackson (possibly John Crane and Michael Jackson), an artillery corps, and several regiments of infantry.

Carthy, Daniel, fl. 1780-1782
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
Crane, John, 1744-1805

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