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Speakman, Gilbert W.(fl. 1771-1780) [Certification for enlistment in Continental service]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.108 Author/Creator: Speakman, Gilbert W.(fl. 1771-1780) Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 15 February 1775 Pagination: 1 p. ; 7.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Certifies that Silas Sewan enlisted into Continental service for one year under Speakman.

Speakman, Gilbert Warner, fl. 1771-1780
Sewan, Silas, fl. 1775

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