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Monson, Theophilus (1747-1795) Return of number of men in the South Redoubt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01732 Author/Creator: Monson, Theophilus (1747-1795) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 9 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 13.6 x 22.6 cm. Order a Copy

Return of the number of men at the South Redoubt (at West Point?) compiled by Captain Monson of the 8th Connecticut Regiment and sent to Major James Doughty, the fort major of West Point. The docket is in Major General Knox's hand. The totals include: 1 Captain, 1 Subaltern, 4 Sergeants, 2 Drum & fife, and 44 Rank & file.

Monson, Theophilus, 1747-1795
Doughty, John, 1754-1826

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