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Ellery, William, 1702-1764 [Commission of Handley Chipman to Justice of the Peace for Newport, Rhode Island].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.320 Author/Creator: Ellery, William, 1702-1764 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Document signed Date: 18 August 1750 Pagination: 1 p. : folio Order a Copy

Signed as the Deputy Governor of the colony of Rhode Island. Marked as the 23rd year of the reign of George II.

Ellery, William, 1702-1764

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