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August 29, 1762

Taylor, George, fl. 1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lieutenant General De Boice

Letter written to the Governor of (possibly &) Lieutenant General De [Boice] at Santo Domingo. Taylor, master of the brig New Grace, writes that he has taken two brigantines and two sloops, and that he put eighty people ashore with water and provisions. Requests "a Flag Truce to take them off the Island" as soon as possible. Letter written "On board the New Grace of the Cape."

GLC01450.446.13

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