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Perkins, William, 1742-1802 General Return of Ordnance and Stores now on hand in the Rhode Island Department

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00880 Author/Creator: Perkins, William, 1742-1802 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 27 January 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 32.9 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

A detailed list of military stores and supplies by type and condition.

Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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