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7 April 1748

Hathaway, Ebenezer, 1718-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: [Notice to John Godfrey, a Justice of the Peace for Bristol County, Massachusetts]

Also signed by two witnesses, Joseph Read and James Winslow. Notice of a complaint of Captain Ebenezer Hathaway in regard to two soldiers impressed into his company, Thomas Davis and James Chase, who did not show up for their appointed duty.

GLC01450.199.02

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