Document signed : Kensington, to Sir Spencer Compton, 1726 July 30.

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Document signed : Kensington, to Sir Spencer Compton, 1726 July 30.

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Ordering half-pay to be given to Capt. Woodes Rogers.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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