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Pw2Hy - Papers of the Harley Family, 1602-1738, in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection
Document Reference
Pw2 Hy 459
Title
Unsigned affidavit of Major Parsons; n.d. [c.1691-1696]
Date
1691-1696
Extent
2 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Outlines the case of Major Parsons in which it is argued that he should succeed to the post vacated by the death of Major Brigadier Hamilton; believes that he deserves a brevet promotion to Colonel; comments that he has been a soldier for 39 years.
The word 'Poligamy' is written on the reverse of the document.
This document is undated; the range given is based on that of the bundle.
Term
appointments, military, disputed
crimes, polygamy
armies, English, complaints
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Dates of existence
NA29191
Parsons; - (fl 1657-1696); Captain; of the regiment of Brigadier Hamilton; involved in promotion dispute
fl 1657-1696
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