Book detail: Correspondence of William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts and military commander in America, 1731-1760 is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This volume compiles the correspondence of William Shirley, a prominent colonial administrator and military figure in British America. Spanning the years 1731 to 1760, the letters cover his tenure as Governor of Massachusetts and his role as a commander during conflicts such as King George's War and the French and Indian War. The collection provides insight into colonial governance, military strategy, and transatlantic relations in the pre-Revolutionary era, drawing from historical archives and public records.
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