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Collins, John (1717-1795) [Return of ordnance stores]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10670 Author/Creator: Collins, John (1717-1795) Place Written: Springfield, New Jersey Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 6 September 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 35 x 97 cm. Order a Copy

Full title: "A Return of Ordnance Stores remaining in the Ordnance Store at Springfield August first and of all Stores Received from the first to the 31st 1780 Made to the Honourable Brigadier General Knox." Lists pieces of brass ordnance, case shot, paper cartridges filled, and other items.

Collins, John, 1717-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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