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Morrison, James, fl. 1778 [Affidavit of James Morrison declaring his knowledge of a mutiny]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.133 Author/Creator: Morrison, James, fl. 1778 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: May 6, 1778 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 14.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

James Morrison declares that he overheard Philip Slaid and Captain David Pierce (he has written "Peirce") say that Preserved Pierce is about to lead a mutiny. Related to GLC01450.134 and date infered from that document.

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