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Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 [Provision return for army rations issued]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02311 Author/Creator: Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 21 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 28 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the corps of sappers and miners from 21-24 July. Fifteen men received a total of 64 rations over the four days. Signed by Captain Bushnell as the commander of the engineering corps at West Point. Also signed by Sergeant John Lovely stating that contractors delivered the rations.

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

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