Leonard, Ephraim (b. 1730) [Notice to Joseph Hall, "Captain of a military foot Company in the Town of Taunton"]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.199.01 Author/Creator: Leonard, Ephraim (b. 1730) Place Written: Bristol County, Massachusetts Type: Autograph document signed Date: 11 August 1757 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 15 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
In accordance with an order from the Governor of Massachusetts, Colonel Leonard tells Hall to have his company armed and in a state of readiness to march to defend the frontiers of the province from the French and Indians encamped at Fort William Henry. Written during the Seven Year's War.
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