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Bollan, William (fl. 1750-1763) to Samuel Waldo et. al.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09009 Author/Creator: Bollan, William (fl. 1750-1763) Place Written: London, England Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 15 October 1762 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Discusses the lands being granted to Samuel Waldo and his heirs by the British government. Mentions Governor [Francis] Bernard and Mr. [Thomas] Pownall.

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784
Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1723-1770
Bernard, Francis, Sir, 1712-1779
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

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