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Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Return of ordnance and ordnance stores, received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company "I," 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers Infantry, for

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.432 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901 Place Written: Lancaster, Kentucky Type: Printed document signed Date: 19 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 50 cm Order a Copy

Captain Ethan A. Jenks signs and completes docket information. Inventory includes bayonet scabbards, Enfield 57.40 Caliber Rifle Muskets, ammunition for the muskets, cartridge boxes, gun slings, and waist belts. These items were received by Captain David R. Kenyon on 10 March 1863. They were approved for distribution by the Regimental Quartermaster, Lieutenant James N. Potter on 1 March 1863. The document lists lost items and notes the number of each item to be accounted for upon return of the Company. This document is marked as a report for the quarter ending 31 March 1863.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901
Potter, James N., fl. 1863

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