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Hiwell, John, fl. 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 #: GLC02437.01435 Author/Creator: Hiwell, John, fl. 1788 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 June 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33.1 cm, Width: 34 cm Order a Copy

Chart indicates the amount of supplies (such as fifes, drums, and fife cases) per regiment which they have in good repair, the amount broken, and the amount they need.

Hiwell, John, ?-1788

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