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Treadwell, William (1748 or 9-1795) [Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10069 Author/Creator: Treadwell, William (1748 or 9-1795) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 28 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.4 x 35.5 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by Treadwell, Captain of Artillery.

Treadwell, William, 1748-1795

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