Certificate in favor of John McGown
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Certificate in favor of John McGown
Description
Certified McGown's role in the storming of Fort Cumberland and the seizure of some British troops. Supporting his claim for compensation for loss of capital due to his involvement with the American Rebellion.
year created
1799
month created
11
day created
15
author
sent from location
Amherst, Nova Scotia
note
Enclosed in Gallatin to McHenry, 02/21/1800.
author note
Thomas Lusby; Alph Morse.
notable person/group
Thomas Lusby
A Morse
John McGown
McGowan
McGowen
Colonel Jonathan Eddy
soldiers
prisoners
King's Troops
notable location
Amherst County, Cumberland, Nova Scotia
Fort Cumberland
United States
notable item/thing
certificate
Revolutionary War
provision vessel
real estate
personal estate
property
large estate
notable idea/issue
patriotism
refugee
independence
rebellion
document number
1799111590001
page start
13
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZCF05 (14 pages) | Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) | B: 50 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZCF09a (2 pages) | Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) | B: 50 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Unknown Author | Amherst, Nova Scotia | [n/a] |