William Shirley correspondence, 1742-1757.

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William Shirley correspondence, 1742-1757.

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Copies of correspondence to William Pepperrell and others. Persons represented include John Storer. Topics include King George's War in Maine and the British colonies from 1744 to 1748.

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Maine Historical Society Library

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Shirley, William, 1694-1771

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Shirley was governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1757. From the description of Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.]. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50844670 Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Shirley was active in colonial politics, served in the French and Indian War, and succeeded Braddock as commander of all British Forces in North America upon Braddock's death. Shirley attended a council of war in New ...

Storer, John, 1727-1764

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Peperrell, William, Sir, 1696-1759

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