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19 April 1776

Shirley, William

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Alexander Anderson]

Appointment of Anderson to the post of Lieutenant Colonel of a Battalion of Militia in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Morton signed as Speaker of the Assembly.

GLC01450.007.02

20 October 1779

Shirley, William

Document signed

Title: [Oath of Alexander Anderson]

Certifying that Anderson took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity on 15 December 1778. Richards signed as a witness. Printed by John Dunlap.

GLC01450.007.03

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