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Geston, John, fl. 1746 [Cetificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08929 Author/Creator: Geston, John, fl. 1746 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 29 August 1746 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 18.2 cm, Width: 15.1 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John [Geston ?] is enlisted in the infantry under Elisha Doone's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.

Geston, John, fl. 1746
Henckman, Daniel, fl. 1743-1749
Doone, Elisha, fl. 1746

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