Turner, Edward D., fl. 1768-1811 to Lemuel Trescott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.106 Author/Creator: Turner, Edward D., fl. 1768-1811 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 September 1791 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Informs major Trescott that he is sending six new recruits, two of which need to be examined by a doctor. Also discusses finding a person to "Stack [Major Trescott's] pistols." Trescott resigned his commission later that year and went on to found Trescott, Maine.
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