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Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 "The charges of apprehending and securing Cockcatammuy & Callaquomy..."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00004 Author/Creator: Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1673/12/12 Pagination: 1 p. 20.2 x 15.5 cm Order a Copy

An Itemized bill of expenses incurred in the capture and incarceration of two Native Americans.

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