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Saltonstall, Richard, fl. 1761 to Captain Shepherd

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.179 Author/Creator: Saltonstall, Richard, fl. 1761 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 1, 1761 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Saltonstall, commander of a regiment during the French War, provides Shepherd the names of the officers who have been appointed to serve with him. He is ordered to make weekly returns to Major Salah Barnard of the number of men that he and his officers enlist. Details the form of the company's uniforms, and tells him the name and location of the tailor who will prepare these. Further orders will come from Major Barnard.

Saltonstall, Richard, fl. 1761
Barnard, Salah, fl. 1761

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