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Hancock, John, 1737-1793 [Certification of John Wheelwright's appointment to Second Lieutenant of the Continental Frigate Raleigh at New Hampshire].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06525 Author/Creator: Hancock, John, 1737-1793 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 22 July 1776 Pagination: 1 p. 24.3 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy

Issued by President of the Continental Congress John Hancock.

Hancock, John, 1737-1797

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