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Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 [Provision return]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02335 Author/Creator: Bushnell, David, 1740-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 25 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

A provision return for the non-commissioned and privates belonging to the Corps of Sappers and Miners for a total of 59 and 3/4 rations. A docket acknowledging of the contractors for New York and New Jersey is signed by Edward Bass.

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

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