Military commission : manuscript, 1756 Feb. 18.

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Military commission : manuscript, 1756 Feb. 18.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612803313

Commission appointing Moses Deshon as major of a foot regiment under Col. Joseph Thatcher.

1 leaf : vellum ; 36 x 34 cm. folded to 18 x 10 cm.

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