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Reed, Ebenezer (fl. 1746) [Cetificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08928 Author/Creator: Reed, Ebenezer (fl. 1746) Place Written: Worcester County, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 28 August 1746 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ebenezer Reed is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Chandler with a signature from Philip Chase.

Chandler, John, fl. 1746
Chase, John, fl. 1746
Reed, Ebenezer, fl. 1746
Terry, John, fl. 1746

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