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10428 - 10429. Statement of Sir James Wright, Governor of Virginia. Enclosing Sir...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/101
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This record is about the 10428 - 10429. Statement of Sir James Wright, Governor of Virginia. Enclosing Sir... dating from 1782 Feb 13- 1782 Mar 2 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1782 Feb 13- 1782 Mar 2
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10428 - 10429. Statement of Sir James Wright, Governor of Virginia. Enclosing Sir Guy Carleton's commission as commander of British forces in North America at New York, as authorised by George III, with the King's first seal attached. (Described and orderable at item level).
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- The National Archives, Kew
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PRO 30/55
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers
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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers
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