Shirley, William [Report issued to Massachusetts Governor William Shirley on military activities during the French and Indian War]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.246 Author/Creator: Shirley, William Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: June 1756 - July 1756 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18.5 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy
Reports on military-related activities, mostly paying allowances, but also retaliating against Indians, detaching men to march against Fort George, and incidents relating to injuries and sickness.
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