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Abram, Andrew (fl. 1746) [Certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08926 Author/Creator: Abram, Andrew (fl. 1746) Place Written: Worcester County, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 19 August 1746 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Andrew Abram is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 14 August 1746. Includes a signature from Richard Lane.

Abram, Andrew, fl. 1746
Harwood, John, fl. 1746
Lane, Richard, fl. 1746
Terry, John, fl. 1746

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