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Robert Dobson Commission to Enlist Men, 1758 April 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: id212953

Scope and Contents

Commission from John Blair, Esqr President and Commander in Cheif (Chief) of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, to Richard Dobson giving him permission to "enlist men for his Majestys Service for the Regiment forthwith to be raised and to be under the Command of the Honble William Byrd, Esqr..." Dated April 15, 1758 and signed by John Blair. Written during John Blair's first term as Acting Governor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1758 April 15

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From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.10 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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