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1808/10/27

Lang, Nathaniel Jr., fl. 1807-1808

Printed document

Title: [Order for light infantry member John Howard to appear at the Salem Court House]

Howard was a member of the Salem Light Infantry Company and ordered to appear in uniform on 27 October 1808. Order made under the authority of Samuel G. Derby, captain of the company.

GLC01450.720.03

1807/02/04

Lang, Nathaniel Jr., fl. 1807-1808

Printed document

Title: [Order for light infantry member John Howard to appear at the Concert Hall in Salem, Massachusetts]

Howard was a member of the Salem Light Infantry Company and ordered to appear on 5 February 1807. Order made under the authority of the commandant.

GLC01450.720.01

1808/04/26

Lang, Nathaniel Jr., fl. 1807-1808

Printed document signed

Title: [Order for light infantry member John Howard to attend a meeting at General Derby's building]

Howard was a member of the Salem Light Infantry Company and ordered to appear in uniform on 3 May 1808. Also informs him that all the company members must pay an assessment fee of $1.50. Order made under the authority of Samuel G. Derby, captain of the company.

GLC01450.720.02

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