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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08339 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: [ 1779-1780 ] Pagination: Order a Copy

Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders. As Governor of Virginia, in Williamsburg [between 01 June 1770 and 02 June 1781.]

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