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10 June 1746 - 1 March 1747

Smith, George, fl. 1747

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Title: [Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that George Smith is enlisted in the infantry under William Grows' command, which will be sent to Canada. Includes a note of receipt that Smith received his pay for his enlistment, signed by William Downe and dated 1 March 1747.

GLC02437.08917

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