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Howell, David, fl. 1782 Monthly Return for the 16th (or Queens) Regiment of Light Dragoon's for April

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.268 Author/Creator: Howell, David, fl. 1782 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy

Lists officers, rank and file soldiers, and stores of several British regiments during the American Revolution. Captain Howell was one of six troop leaders listed, Colonel William Harcourt being the most senior.

Howell, David, 1747-1824
Harcourt, William, 1743-1830

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