Objects

Viewing Record 2 of 1
Previous Record  
Switch Views: Lightbox | Image List | List

Officer's commission issued to Abel Chapin
1781-07-01
Massachusetts. Governor (1780-1785 : Hancock)
USA: Massachusetts
Paper, cardboard
12" x 13"; 31 x 34 cm.; 1 item (1 page)
Gift of Robert W. Harbeson Trust
A83/021/002

In this document, Governor John Hancock commissions Abel Chapin as First Lieutenant of the 1st Hampshire County Regiment, 8th Massachusetts. Signed by John Hancock, Governor and Commander and Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and dated July 1, 1781.