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Jay, John (1745-1829) [Appointment of John Millspaugh]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00945.03 Author/Creator: Jay, John (1745-1829) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Document signed Date: 30 October 1800 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24 x 38 cm. Order a Copy

Appoining Millspaugh as a cavalry major in the New York state militia. Partially printed document signed. Affixed with the seal of the state of New York. Also signed by Daniel Hale as "Secretary."

Daniel Hale was secretary of the state of New York.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Hale, Daniel, ?-1821

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