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Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776 [Letters of British spy]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08389.01 Author/Creator: Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1776 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.

Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776

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