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Unknown Account of the squadron gone to Canada

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00886 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: [Boston, Massachusetts] Type: Manuscript document Date: 1711/07/30 Pagination: 1p. + docket 20 x 15.6 cm Order a Copy

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

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