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De Lancey, James (1703-1760) [Appointment of George Brewerton, Jr. to Lieutenant of a New York Regiment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.273 Author/Creator: De Lancey, James (1703-1760) Place Written: New York Type: Printed document signed Date: 25 March 1758 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23 x 28 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed military commission issued by De Lancey in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in the Province of New York.

De Lancey, James, 1703-1760

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