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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. Order a Copy

Indicates that Hill appeared before Pepperrell and "vowed to observe the militia laws made in this Province..."

Pepperrell was a justice of the peace and representative of Kittery, Maine, in the Massachusetts General Court.

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759

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