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25 August1809

Johnson, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: to Corporal Daniel Fogg

A letter to Corporal Daniel Fogg from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Fogg stating that he conveyed the message to the troops.

GLC02669.016

25 August 1809

Johnson, Thomas, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon

A letter to Corporal Pelletiah Lyon from Captain Thomas Johnson ordering him to gather the commissioned officers and soldiers at the parade grounds at 1:00 p.m. on September 4, 1809. On the back of the letter is a reply from Lyon stating that he has conveyed the message to the troops.

GLC02669.017

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