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Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 Appointment of Philip Livingston to third Lieutenant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02471 Author/Creator: Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1740/05/10 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.3 cm, Width: 35.3 cm Order a Copy

Clarke appoints Philip Livingston to be third Lieutenant of the Independent Company of Militia Foot for the Manor of Livingston. Philip is therefore required to take the Company under his care and provide for them. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

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