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Fenner, Arthur (1745-1805) To Thomas Noyes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02150.09 Author/Creator: Fenner, Arthur (1745-1805) Place Written: Rhode Island Type: Typed letter signed Date: 7 May 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : 31 x 18 cm Order a Copy

Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Second Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island.
Co-signed by Henry Ward.

Noyes, Thomas

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