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Johnston, W., fl. 1783 [Provision return for a detachment of Massachusetts artificers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02585 Author/Creator: Johnston, W., fl. 1783 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: circa September 30, 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 16.3 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

Shows a breakdown of the rations issued to the Massachusetts artillery.

Johnston, W., fl. 1783

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