Strong, Caleb (1745-1819) [Appointment of Simon Elliot as major general]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.448.06 Author/Creator: Strong, Caleb (1745-1819) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Printed document signed Date: 15 November 1800 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.1 x 38.8 cm. Order a Copy
Appoints Simon Elliot as Major General in the Massachusetts Militia. Elliot had been appointed to the same rank in 1796, which the document mentions. Signed by Caleb Strong as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by John Avery as "Secretary." Massachusetts State seal affixed.
Caleb Strong was the Governor of Massachusetts.
John Avery was the Secretary of State of Massachusetts.
Simon Elliot was a Major General in the Massachusetts Militia.
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