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1714 Vellum Military Appointment Marlborough Canada

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1714 Vellum Military Appointment Marlborough Canada

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A vellum military appointment for an unnamed person as a Bombadier at the garrison of Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia Canada) dated 1714 and signed by the Duke of Marlborough. Also countersigned by the Master General of the Ordnance. Embossed seal. Measures 15.5 x 11.5, folds. Very Good.

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