BIB_ID
105719
Accession number
MA 552.1
Display Date
1775 July 1.
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. C.F. Morse; 1911.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 25.7 x 39.2 cm
Notes
"This commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress."
A printed form with manuscript additions. Signed "John Hancock President."
Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary.
At top of page: "In Congress."
Part of a two-volume set of autographs of signers of the Declaration of Independence; see main record for MA 552-553 for more information.
A printed form with manuscript additions. Signed "John Hancock President."
Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary.
At top of page: "In Congress."
Part of a two-volume set of autographs of signers of the Declaration of Independence; see main record for MA 552-553 for more information.
Summary
Order of appointment of Benjamin Pattee as "Lieutenant in Captain McCobb's Company in the 5th Regiment, commanded by Col. Nixon."
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