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Greene, William (1696-1758) [Account of expenses related to the Rhode Island Council of War]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.280 Author/Creator: Greene, William (1696-1758) Place Written: Rhode Island Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 2 June 1757 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 8 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Expenses related to the French and Indian War. Sent to Thomas Richardson.

Greene was governor of Rhode Island during the French & Indian War. Richardson was the general treasurer.

Greene, William, 1695-1758
Richardson, Thomas, fl. 1752-1761

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