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Boscawen, Edward, 1711-1761 to Captain Vaughan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02500.03 Author/Creator: Boscawen, Edward, 1711-1761 Place Written: Gabreuse Bay Type: Letter signed Date: 1758/06/10 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.2 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Orders Captain Vaughan to "receive twelve pipes of Madeira wine being two months supply," for his men. Written on board the HMS Namur.

Boscawen, Edward, 1711-1761
Vaughan, fl. 1758

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