Great Britain. Board of Ordnance.Record Book of the Plymouth Office of Ordnance 1756–1757 [bulk date span]

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Great Britain. Board of Ordnance.Record Book of the Plymouth Office of Ordnance 1756–1757 [bulk date span]

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Great Britain. Board of Ordnance.Record Book of the Plymouth Office of Ordnance is a record book of the Plymouth Office of Ordnance that documents military preparedness at a key British port during the early years of the Seven Years War. Dating from October 25, 1756 - December 5, 1757, the record book was used to copy orders given primarily by a chief officer, William Bogdani, for refitting ships, issuance of supplies, and inventory of small arms and artillery.

.1 linearfeet; (1 volume, 202 pages)

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University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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