Petition : West Florida, to Peter Chester, governor of West Florida, 1776 July.

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Petition : West Florida, to Peter Chester, governor of West Florida, 1776 July.

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July, 1776, petition of Robert Sterling, a former ensign and lieutenant in the 48th Regiment of Foot who was wounded during Braddock's expedition and at Louisbourg, requesting a lieutenant's portion of land in West Florida (now Louisiana).

1 item (1 folded sheet (4 p.)) ; 33 cm.

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