Pepperrell, William (1696-1759) [Record of John Hill's militia oath made in Massachusetts]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.283 Author/Creator: Pepperrell, William (1696-1759) Place Written: York, Maine Type: Autograph document signed Date: 7 March 1758 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13 x 18 cm.
Summary of Content: Indicates that Hill appeared before Pepperrell and "vowed to observe the militia laws made in this Province..."
Background Information: Pepperrell was a justice of the peace and representative of Kittery, Maine, in the Massachusetts General Court.
People:
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Historical Era: Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Subjects: OathMilitiaFrench and Indian WarMilitary History
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