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[Last will and testament of Robert Kirby of Dartmouth, in the County of Bristol].

Witnessed by Peter Allen and Nathanel Tallman (his mark). Attested by Dartmouth town clerk Sanford. Signed with his mark.

GLC02924.010

[Report on the fitness for military service in the French and Indian War of Elijah Gifford].

"I have considered the case of Elijah Gifford and finding him deaf of one of his ears (as he saith) which (in my opinion) may render him an unfit person to serve his King or Country in this present expedition; becaus his hearing being depraved."

GLC02924.044

To all People to Whom this presents Shall Come Greeting...

GLC02924.053

[Land Deed]

GLC02924.048

[Copy of a warrant for the arrest of soldiers who failed to appear at the muster of 6 January 1777]

Also contains Bryant's clerical signatures of the selectmen, the militia officers, and the Committee of Safety. Gideon Brownell, Silvenas Sixon, David Sowle, Jonathan Gifford, Elijah Gifford, Christopher Slocum, and Timothy Comel of the Town of...

GLC02924.047

to Dear Friends

Tells six prisoners in jail in Taunton that he could find no one to interpose for them or to pay their fines. Asked William Tallman to send him a petition with their names, but it has not arrived. Has sent a letter to the sheriff asking him to...

GLC02924.046

[Arrest warrent].

Warrent for the arrest of Elijah Gifford, Philip Macomber, Joseph Allen Junior, Lebulen Cormal, Seth Allen, and James Toben for not taking a loyaty oath. they are to be held until the "be Discharged By Law." Attested true copy by Richard [A]llens

GLC02924.051

[Pass to travel]

"This may certify that Elijah Gifford has the right to pass into part of Rhode Island State... Elijah Dcau Under keeper of the goal in the county Bristol"

GLC02924.50

[Meeting notes]

Three different notes on meetings, the first date is illegible.

GLC02924.049

to John Wilbur

GLC02924.054