Seward, Thomas, 1740-1800 [Return of ordnance and stores in the Northern Department]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01672 Author/Creator: Seward, Thomas, 1740-1800 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 16 October 1782 - 18 October 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 34.2 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Three charts describing the ordnance of the Northern Department. The first page features a return of ordnance sent to West Point from Albany. The second page features a return of "Musquets, Cartridges, Flints & Sundries" delivered in the Northern Army from 18 October 1781-18 October 1782. In addition to quantities, includes dates, ordering officers and recipients. The third page features a return of "Artillery Ammunition, and Military Stores, Expended and Stolen, at the respective Posts in the Northern Department," beginning 18 October 1781; the ending date is left blank.
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