Lot 455
Adams, Samuel (1722-1803). American revolutionary politician and brew master. A distant cousin to John Adams, Samuel was a signer of the Declaration of Independence as well as governor of Massachusetts and was instrumental in organizing the Boston Tea Party.
Document Signed ("Sam Adams"). As Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, folio, n.p., October 16, 1793. Being a military appointment. In brown ink. With original wafer seal affixed at the upper left. Attractively matted and framed with an image of the statesman and identifying card to an overall size of 26 x 30". With one horizontal and one vertical fold, and considerable foxing. Still in good condition overall.
Just prior to his term as Governor, here Adams appoints one Daniel Green as captain of a company of men in the Second Regiment/ First Brigade/ Third Division of the Massachusetts militia. Eloquently composed, this document states: "I do by these Presents (reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Ability, Courage and good Conduct) Commission you accordingly. -- You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Captain in Leading, Ordering and Exercising said Company in Arms…"
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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