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2 July 1761

Ligonier, John, 1680-1770

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Counter-signed by Richard Cox. Appointment of Hartcup to be a Gentleman Cadet in the Royal-Regiment of Artillery under John Durand. Noted by Dan Kemp that this was entered into the Office of Ordnance 6 July 1761. Ligonier was the Colonel of the First Regiment of Footguards and Master-General of Ordnance.

GLC01450.012.01

26 April 1757

Ligonier, John, 1680-1770

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Pay order for numerous soldiers]

Orders Gashry to pay the debts owed to various military personel. Also signed by Signed by W.B. Earle and Charles Frederick. Written from the Office of Ordnance.

GLC01450.556.02

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