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Bancker, John (fl. 1758) to his cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.265 Author/Creator: Bancker, John (fl. 1758) Place Written: Danube, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1758 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 11.5 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.

Bancker, John, fl. 1758

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