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Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 Return of plank & boards issued for the use of the different buildings at this post since the 1st Octr 82

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10087 Author/Creator: Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1783 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: January 29, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 34.7 cm, Width: 23.4 cm Order a Copy

Possibly created at West Point, New York. Lists amounts of plank and boards ordered for various purposes, including officers' quarters, artillery barracks, and several military posts.

Campbell, John, fl. 1782-1787

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