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Lane, Richard (fl. 1746) [Certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08922 Author/Creator: Lane, Richard (fl. 1746) Place Written: Worcester County, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 4-8 July 1746 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.7 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Richard Lane is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 8 July 1746.

Harwood, John, fl. 1746
Lane, Richard, fl. 1746
Terry, John, fl. 1746

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