Shirley, William, 1694-1771 to Samuel Waldo
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10635 Author/Creator: Shirley, William, 1694-1771 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 31 October 1740 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 47.6 cm, Width: 34.1 cm Order a Copy
Also signed by Jacob Willard [Secrty]. Appears to be an official document regarding raising troops in the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The troops are to be employed in an expedition for the "Reduction of Canada" commanded by [Arthur] St. Clair. Further details and instructions about the expedition are provided.
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