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Burnet, William, 1688-1729 to Lieut. Harme Vedder re: commission to travel to the Seneca's country

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02149 Author/Creator: Burnet, William, 1688-1729 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Letter Date: 1722/09/08 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32.9 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Burnet appoints Vedder to travel to the Seneca's country with Abraham Schuyler for a period of 12 months, during which time he is to follow all orders and directions given to him. Marked as a copy on the docket.

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