ALS, 1782 December 24, War Office, to Brigadier General Hand.

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ALS, 1782 December 24, War Office, to Brigadier General Hand.

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Concerns commissions being held up due to certificates of appointment not being received by Jackson, Assistant Secretary at War.

2 p. ; 24 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821417

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Hand, Edward, 1744-1802

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Jackson, William, 1759-1828

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