Preservation of the 18-th Century Orderly Books
The Revolutionary War and the French and Indian Wars are documented from the field in 37 pocket-sized books that record provisioning, duty rotations, promotions, marching orders, leave time, courts martial and other disciplinary actions, passwords and counter-signs, and the soldiers' participation in engagements and battles. The books will be conserved to embrittled paper, and damage from insects, mold, and water. Each repaired volume will be rehoused in a custom-made box.
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Project fields:
U.S. History
Program:
Save America's Treasures
Division:
Preservation and Access
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Totals:
$67,000 (approved) $67,000 (awarded)
Grant period:
4/1/2006 – 9/30/2009
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