Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 [Provision return for army rations issued]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02294 Author/Creator: Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa 16 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the corps of sappers and miners from 13-16 July. A total of 68 rations were issued to 16 men over the four days. Signed by Captain Bushnell as commander of the engineering corps at West Point. Docket signed by a Sargeant John Lovely that contractors delivered the rations.
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