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Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 "Instructions for Arnout Cornelise Interpreter"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02021 Author/Creator: Pynchon, John, 1626-1703 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1689/08/30 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Copy of GLC03107.01.02020, with an extra note to Arnout signed by the 4 Commissioners, and dated 30 August 1689. The note states that enclosed are some instructions from the Mayor that ought to be effected with the greatest speed. It also states that 2 British Man of Wars have captured some French ships and taken prisoners. Document marked as a copy.

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