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Gillis, Thomas (fl. 1746) [Certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08921 Author/Creator: Gillis, Thomas (fl. 1746) Place Written: Suffolk County, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 4 July 1746 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.9 x 15.7 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Thomas Gillis is enlisted in the infantry under Jonathan Greenleaf's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified and signed by Jonas Clarke.

Clarke, Jonas, fl. 1742-1746
Gillis, Thomas, fl. 1746
Greenleaf, Jonathan, 1723-1807

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