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Hiwell, John (d. 1788) Inspection return of the Music in the Army, under the immediate Command of his Excellency General Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10502 Author/Creator: Hiwell, John (d. 1788) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1 July 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 41 x 34 cm. Order a Copy

Lists by regiment the number of drum majors, fife majors, drummers, fifers etc. and whether they are fit for duty, learners, good, or bad. Signed by John Hiwill, Lieutenant Artillery and Inspector Music Army.

Hiwell, John, ?-1788

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