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Heron, William (fl. 1798) William Heron document

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08389.03 Author/Creator: Heron, William (fl. 1798) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 28 September 1798 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."

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