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Perkins, William (1742-1802) General Return of Ordnance and Stores Now onhand in the Rhode Island Department.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00885 Author/Creator: Perkins, William (1742-1802) Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 10 February 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.8 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Lists artillery, ammuntion, supplies and stores by condition, type and number.

Perkins, William, 1742-1802

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