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De Lancey, James, 1703-1760 [Appointment of George Brewerton, Jr. to Lieutenant of a New York Regiment]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.273 Author/Creator: De Lancey, James, 1703-1760 Place Written: New York Type: Printed document signed Date: ca. 1750s Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 28 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed military commission issued by De Lancey in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief in the Province of New York.

De Lancey, James, 1703-1760

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