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Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812 [Furlough pass]. Fort George.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02497.06 Author/Creator: Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812 Place Written: Fort George Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 July 1776 Pagination: 1 p. ; 10 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Grants John Gravenbergh a fourteen day furlough. Written at Fort George as the commanding officer.

Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812

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