Robinson, John, 1727-1802 [Appointment of Thomas Irving to Inspector of Imports and Exports and Register of Shipping in America]

GLC01450.406.02

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GLC#
GLC01450.406.02-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
1768/02/04
Author/Creator
Robinson, John, 1727-1802
Title
[Appointment of Thomas Irving to Inspector of Imports and Exports and Register of Shipping in America]
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : vellum Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 45.2 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

Also signed by Charles Parson, William Burch, Henry Hudson, and one other ("J. Wm. [illegible]"), all at the Customs House in Boston. Appointed by "the Commissioners for managing & causing to be levied his Majesties Customs and other Duties in America." Also outlines the duties of Irving's new position. A note on the verso signed by Fra. Bernard dated 15 April 1768 confirms that Irving took the oath of office. Irving was later a controversial figure involved in investigating the Boston Tea Party. Features paper seal. Ornate design decorating the top of the page.

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