Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 Provision return

Order a pdf of this item here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02309 Author/Creator: Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 17 July 1783 Pagination: 1p. : docket ; Height: 19 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Provision return for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to the Corps of Sappers and Miners. A total of 68 rations for four days was provided to the officers and privates. The docket acknowledging receipt is signed by Sergeant J. Lovely.

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources