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Smith, George, fl. 1747 [Certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08917 Author/Creator: Smith, George, fl. 1747 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 10 June 1746 - 1 March 1747 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 18.8 cm, Width: 14.8 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that George Smith is enlisted in the infantry under William Grows' command, which will be sent to Canada. Includes a note of receipt that Smith received his pay for his enlistment, signed by William Downe and dated 1 March 1747.

Downe, William, fl. 1747
Smith, George, fl. 1747
Grows, William, fl. 1747

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