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Bron, Benjamin fl. 1746 [Certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08924 Author/Creator: Bron, Benjamin fl. 1746 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 30 July-14 August 1746 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.5 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Benjamin Bron is enlisted in the infantry under George Gerrish's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Joseph Wadsworth, 14 August 1746.

Bron, Benjamin fl. 1746
Wadsworth, Joseph, fl. 1746
Gerrish, George, fl. 1746

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