DS, 1776 July 8 : In Assembly, to David Johnston.

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DS, 1776 July 8 : In Assembly, to David Johnston.

A printed commission appointing Johnston to "third Lieutenant of a Company of foot in the fifth Battalion of Associaters in the County of Cumberland and to be one of the Companie to Compose the flying Camp."

1 p. ; 20 x 26 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822975

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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