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Morrison, James (fl. 1778) [Affidavit of James Morrison declaring his knowledge of a mutiny]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.133 Author/Creator: Morrison, James (fl. 1778) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: circa 6 May 1778 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.2 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

James Morrison declares that he overheard Philip Slaid and Captain David Pierce (he has written "Peirce") say that Preserved Pierce is about to lead a mutiny. Related to GLC01450.134 and date infered from that document.

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