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Swartwout, Cornelius (fl. 1776-1783) Return of ordnance stores, apparatus & c. & c. at the Garrison of Stony and Verplanks Points Kingsferry- Septemer 28th 1783.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10148 Author/Creator: Swartwout, Cornelius (fl. 1776-1783) Place Written: New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 28 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15.6 x 134.5 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by Swartwout, Captain Lieutenant Commanding Artillery at Kings Ferry.

Possibly created by Cornelius Swartwout (1751-1838). Kings Ferry was a major crossing point on the Hudson. It connected Verplanck’s Point on the east side of the Hudson with Stony Point on the west.

Swartwout, Cornelius, fl. 1776-1783

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