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Hiwell, John (d. 1788) Return of the music of the army under the command of the Honble. M. General Heath

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10498 Author/Creator: Hiwell, John (d. 1788) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 January 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 39.7 x 33.4 cm. Order a Copy

Lists Massachusetts and Connecticut regiments of artillery. Indicates the number from each that are fit for duty, learners, good, or bad. Indicates what each regiment needs, including drum heads, drum sticks, blank books, sheets of paper for music, and other items.

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Hiwell, John, ?-1788

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