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16 September 1782

Denniston, George J., fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of riding horses in garrison at West Point

Written on behalf of Daniel Carthy, the Assistant Deputy Quarter Master, by George J. Denniston. Lists 22 horses and the people to whom they belong, including General Henry Knox, Major Villefranche, Colonel John Crane, etc.

GLC02437.01613

2 December 1782

Denniston, George J., fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of the boards & plank issued for the use of the Connecticut barracks

Addressed to Major General Henry Knox. Signed by George J. Denniston on behalf of John Campbell, Assistant Deputy Quarter Master. Return of the amount of boards and planks, as well as when they were delivered, to whom, and on whose orders.

GLC02437.01728