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Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756 [Appointment of William Parry as captain of the British ship "Kingston"]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.547 Author/Creator: Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756 Place Written: Great Britain Type: Document signed Date: February 22, 1755 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum Height: 28.4 cm, Width: 30 cm Order a Copy

Signed by Anson, Duncannon, and W. Ellis. Clevland signed under "By Command of their Lordships." With seal of the Great Britain navy.

Cleveland, J., fl. 1755
Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756

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