Andrew Perkins commission, 1780 Apr. 21.

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Andrew Perkins commission, 1780 Apr. 21.

Commission to Andrew Perkins, ensign of 8th Company of Alarm List, in 20th Regiment, signed by Jonathan Trumbull, commander-in-chief of Connecticut, and George Wyllys, secretary, at Hartford, Conn. State seal at upper left.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8076694

New London County Historical Society

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United States. Continental Army

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