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Shirley, William, (1694-1771) Order re: impressment of carts for military supplies

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.321 Author/Creator: Shirley, William, (1694-1771) Place Written: Boston Type: Document signed Date: 1756/09/13 Pagination: 1 p. ; folio Order a Copy

French & Indian War order, signed by Governor of Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

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