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Shirley, William, 1694-1771 to Samuel Waldo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08935 Author/Creator: Shirley, William, 1694-1771 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: 31 October 1746 Pagination: 3 p. ; 31.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Appears to be a duplicate of GLC 2437.08936. Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.

Shirley, William, 1694-1771
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

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