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Bancker, John, fl. 1758 to his cousin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.265 Author/Creator: Bancker, John, fl. 1758 Place Written: Danube, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 4, 1758 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Bancker writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Letter written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.

Bancker, John, fl. 1758

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