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Anson, George (fl. 1755-1756) [Appointment of William Parry as captain of the British ship "Kingston"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.547 Author/Creator: Anson, George (fl. 1755-1756) Place Written: Great Britain Type: Document signed Date: 22 February 1755 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 28.4 x 30 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by Anson, Duncannon, and W. Ellis. Clevland signed under "By Command of their Lordships." With seal of the Great Britain navy.

Cleveland, J., fl. 1755

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