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Unknown [Anchor button]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.655.02 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1783 Pagination: 1 button ; 2.3 cm. Order a Copy

Round in shape. Contains the image of an anchor. Transmitted with a certificate of discharge for Jonathan Mury, who served on board the frigate Alliance 6 December 1781- 13 April 1783 (refer to GLC01450.655.01). Date inferred from certificate of discharge.

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