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Cadogan, William, Earl (1672?-1726) [Appointment for Thomas Hollier from the reign of King George I]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.546.01 Author/Creator: Cadogan, William, Earl (1672?-1726) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 24 September 1722 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 36.7 x 23.7 cm. Order a Copy

Appoints Thomas Hollier as a swordcutter for the office of ordnance. Affixed with seal. Written from the office of ordnance. Sent to Charles Wills and the officers of ordnance. Also signed by Leonard Smelt.

William Cadogan was the Masters-General of the Ordnance.

Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726

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