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Aken, Benjamin, fl. 1778 [Arrest warrent].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.051 Author/Creator: Aken, Benjamin, fl. 1778 Place Written: Dartmouth Township, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 16 June 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 19 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Warrent for the arrest of Elijah Gifford, Philip Macomber, Joseph Allen Junior, Lebulen Cormal, Seth Allen, and James Toben for not taking a loyaty oath. they are to be held until the "be Discharged By Law." Attested true copy by Richard [A]llens

Aken, Benjamin, fl. 1778

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