Colonial 1773 Military Commission SIGNED William Tryon Gvernor New York Carolina - $1,250 - (Clemmons, NC)

Printed Military Commission Completed in Manuscript and Signed] By his excellency William Tryon, esq; captain general and governor in chief, and over the province of New York and the territories. To (Benjamin Hutchinson) [Military Commission] By his excellency William Tryon, esq; captain general and governor in chief, and over the province of New York, and the territories depending thereon in America chancellor and vice admiral of the same. To Benjamin Hutchinson gentleman of Suffolk County greeting. Reposing especial trust and confidence . I do . appoint you the said Benjamin Hutchinson Ensign of Captain Josiah Lupton's company of foot in the Third battalion in the regiment of militia in the manor of Suffolk County . Given under my hand and seal at arms at Fort-George in the city of New-York, the sixteenth day of February . 1773. Signed by Tryon and Edward Fanning, his secretary. 16 x 12 1/2 inches, printed lower half. Mounted. Old folds and tears, neatly repaired. William Tryon (1729-1788), British soldier, served as Governor of the British provinces of North Carolina (1765-1771) and New York (1771-1780). OCLC locates a single commission signed by him at the Univ. Michigan, Clements Lib. Lupton's Militia company was made up of men from the Baiting Hollow/ Wading River area such as Benjamin Hutchinson [4th. 1739-1812], son of Benjamin Hutchinson [3rd]. I've done my best to describe the document, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail.

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