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Samuel Adams Signed Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts, 1796

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Samuel Adams Signed Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts, 1796

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Samuel Adams Signed Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts, 1796

An appointment signed "Samuel Adams" as Governor of Massachusetts, affirming William Cooper Esq. as Register of Probate in Suffolk County. Countersigned by John Avery as Secretary. With a white embossed paper seal at the upper left corner with a pink ribbon. 1p, measuring 7.75" x 10.75", Massachusetts, dated November 21, 1796. The document has flattened folds, with uneven toning. Some creasing around the paper seal. Boldly signed.

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Samuel Adams Signed Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts, 1796

Name: Samuel Adams Signed Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts, 1796
SKU: 135867779
Price: 4500 USD
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