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Yellis, Gilbert [Certificate of election]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.64.12.02 Author/Creator: Yellis, Gilbert Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 10 April 1782 Pagination: 1 p. ; 9 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Certificate of election enclosed with letter from John Taylor to William Livingston (GLC01412.64.12.01), signed by Yellis Gilbert, the Clerk of Artillery, and dated 10 April 1782. Gilbert certifies that Lupp was elected captain and Nessis was elected lieutenant. See previous record.

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