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MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY DOCUMENT, 1754 Signed by Wm. Shirley

1754

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MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY, (Boston - September 10, 1754) William Shirley (Captain General and Governor in Chief) Printed and manuscript Document signed. 13 x 17" Complete with official seal. Vertical and horizontal crease where folded. Some browning , minor small stains to lower corners.. Adhered to backing board at vertical crease, but a nice example. William Shirley (Dec. 1694--March 1771) was a British colonial administrator who was the longest serving governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay. (1741-1749) and again (1753-1756). This printed and manuscript document signed with a bold signature appoints John Chandler Jr. as major of the First Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester "whereof John Chandler, Esq. is Colonel" The document is also signed by secretary G. Willard, and by John Chandler. Chandler was appointed Major on the eve of the French and Indian War. American Revolution, Colonial America, Revolutionary War,
  • Creation Year:
    1754
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Condition:
    See description.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU41137121802
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