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Macomber, Philip (fl. 1704) [Power of Attorney for Philip Macomber].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.017 Author/Creator: Macomber, Philip (fl. 1704) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 8 November 1704 Pagination: 2 p. + docket Order a Copy

Witnessed by Justice of the Peace in the County of Dutchess George Ireligh and Ebenezer Mott. Grants power of attorney to Elijah Gifford of Darmouth in the State of Massachusetts.

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