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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.173.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1700-1753 |
| Title | Warrant for the impressment of George Knap |
| Date | 18 June 1744 |
| Author | Leonard, Samuel (fl.1717-1744) |
| Document Type | Legal document; Military document |
| Content Description | Pursuant to a warrant from Colonel George Leonard, on behalf of Governor "Shierly," Knap is to appear at Captain Leonard's dwelling in Raynham on the morning of 20 June, completely outfitted for military service and prepared "to proceed on his Majesty's service for the defense and protection of his Majesty's subjects in the frontiers of this province." Written as Captain of the Military Company in Raynham. On verso is the signed statement of Elijah Leonard that he did meet with Knap on the day indicated and gave him the warning. |
| Subjects | Military History Government and Civics French and Indian War |
| People | Leonard, Samuel (fl.1717-1744) Knap, George (fl. 1744) |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics; French & Indian Wars |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |