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Continental Congress Board of War & Ordnance or Commissary General of Military Stores

Title:
Continental Congress Board of War & Ordnance or Commissary General of Military Stores
Accession / Call Number:
M 1838-001
Object ID:
M 1838-001
Date:
1776-1780
Physical Description:
1 vol., folio
Scope and Content:
Ledger records the delivery of arms and munitions to the Continental forces - departments, brigades, regiments and armories. Units are identified by commanding officers; date of delivery along with quantity of items delivered are recorded. Beginning p. 121, names of individuals who requisitioned supplies and individuals who accepted delivery are also given. The most extensive accounts kept were for: the Continental Armory at Springfield; Col. Knox's artillery regiment ; Laboratory at Pennsylvania ; Col. David Mason (Department at Springfield) ; the Middle Department (stores sent to Fish and Peeks Kill); and the Quartermaster.
Locations:
United States History 1775-1783, Revolution.
Level Description:
Item
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