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9069. John Ennis to Carleton. Memorial. Is formerly a private soldier in the 21st...

Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/81/5

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This record is about the 9069. John Ennis to Carleton. Memorial. Is formerly a private soldier in the 21st... dating from 1783 Sept 9 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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PRO 30/55/81/5
Date
1783 Sept 9
Description

9069. John Ennis to Carleton. Memorial. Is formerly a private soldier in the 21st Regiment. Was taken prisoner at Saratoga on 24 July 1778, but after being in different jails made his escape to North Carolina and joined the 2nd Battalion of the 84th Regiment in February 1781. He would be obliged if Carleton would look into this affair. On the reverse of the document is a note to certify that Ennis has behaved as a good soldier and is signed by Lieutenant MacDonald.

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PRO 30/55

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers

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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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Within the piece: PRO 30/55/81

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