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Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759 to John Storer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.285 Author/Creator: Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759 Place Written: York, Maine Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: April 8, 1758 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 16 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Pepperrell orders Colonel Storer to have the captains under his command make returns for Pepperrell. The returns should provide information on the men enlisted for the campaign against Canada during the French and Indian War. Those listed should appear on April 17, 1758 to be mustered in for service.

Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
Storer, John, 1727-1764

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