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Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) [Muster roll of Captain Andrew Irvine's Company, 7th Pennsylvania Regiment of Foot]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02085 Author/Creator: Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 2 May 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 33.3 x 22.8 cm. Order a Copy

Harmar signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 7th Regiment. Signed and examined by William Alexander. Irvine signs on verso 4 May, attesting to the validity of this document. Lists officers divided into categories of sergeant, private, corporal, and drum & fife. Inlaid with a paper border.

Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
Irvine, Andrew, fl. 1777-1780
Alexander, William, fl. 1780

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