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Endecott, John (fl. 1662) [Chapman v. Pinson].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02952 Author/Creator: Endecott, John (fl. 1662) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: August 23, 1662 Pagination: 1 p. 21 x 17 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.4 x 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Robert Chapman, a member of a ship's company of about 30 years of age, had accused the master, Maxammilian Pinson, of denying him his wages. Deposition taken by Endecott as Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Endecott was governor of the colony five times. One black and white bust engraving of Endecott included.

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