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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08082 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1776-1795 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 35.6 cm, Width: 24.8 cm Order a Copy

Two very detailed charts citing dimensions, costs, etc. for constructing, equipping, and manning batteries.

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