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Hunt, John, fl. 1782 [Enlistment document for volunteers in company of William Van Dueser]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02542.30 Author/Creator: Hunt, John, fl. 1782 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Document signed Date: 1 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 16 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Signed by 8 men to show they have voluntarily enlisted in the company of artillery under the command of William Van Dueser to serve as a guard for the town of New Haven, Connecticut until the first day of 1782. Related to GLC02542.28.

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