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22 December 1786

Windborn, Charles, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Mauger must appoint someone to fill the vacancy at an Alms House. The election of a Deputy Master [for Trinity House] and a man who wanted the position but whose horrific conduct kept him from being elected.

GLC03902.241

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