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6289. Notes. In obedience to orders from His Excellency, the memorials of the widows...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/55/82

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This record is about the 6289. Notes. In obedience to orders from His Excellency, the memorials of the widows... dating from 1782 Nov 30 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/55/55/82
Date
1782 Nov 30
Description

6289. Notes. In obedience to orders from His Excellency, the memorials of the widows of the officers specified in the North American Corps have been examined and a full enquiry into their present circumstances and situation has been made. The necessary allowances have been settled on them, all of which have been submitted. On the reverse of the document, a list of widows and children of the Provincial officers who have died in His Majesty's service. Two names listed. The document is written in pencil and there are no names or signatures.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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Domestic Records of the Public Record Office, Gifts, Deposits, Notes and Transcripts

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Within the series: PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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6289. Notes. In obedience to orders from His Excellency, the memorials of the widows...

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