Letters-patent, 1759 September 21, granted to Jeffrey Amherst.

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Letters-patent, 1759 September 21, granted to Jeffrey Amherst.

Granted to Baron Amherst to serve as captain-general and Governor of Virginia. Revokes letters-patent to Earl of Loudoun. Signed by J. Haynes.

3 p. : vellum ; 57 x 68 cm.

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