Citation - New York Packet-Fishkill: 1778.06.25

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Index Entry Drum major, in Continental army, pay established 
Location Lancaster 
Citation
NYP-F.778.004
25 Jun 1778:11,12,13 (102 Supplement) 
In Congress, May 27, 1778.  Establishment of the American
Army.
Infantry. . . [23 lines, Battalion of Infantry]
1 Drum Major, 9 dols. per month
1 Fife Major, 9
18 d. and f. each 7 1/3 
. . . [22 lines, Battalion of Artillery]
1 Fife Major, 10 38/90ths dols. per month
1 Drum Major, 10 38/90ths
. . . [4 lines]
24 D. and Fifes, each 8 2/3
. . . [16 lines, Cavalry]
1 Trumpet Major, 11 dols. per month
. . . [2 lines]
6 Trumpeters, each 10 dols. per month.
. . . [10 lines, Provost]
2 Trumpeters, each 10 dols. per month . . .


Generic Title New York Packet-Fishkill 
Date 1778.06.25 
Publisher Loudon, Samuel 
City, State Fishkill, NY 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0030852
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