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Johnson, William, 1715-1774 to Jacob Glen

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.287 Author/Creator: Johnson, William, 1715-1774 Place Written: Amsterdam, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 17, 1760 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Letter written at Fort Johnson.

Johnson, William, 1715-1774
Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828

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