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Mill, W., fl. 1783 [Provision return for army rations issued]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02328 Author/Creator: Mill, W., fl. 1783 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 25 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Signed by Captain W. Mill, Major J. Sumner, and West Point Fort Major John Doughty. Provision return for 12 men belonging to the light infantry from 23-24 July. A total of 24 rations were issued over the two days. Signed on verso that rations were received.

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