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Military Commission Certificate

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1767

GUSN

GUSN-25259

Description

Black and gilt molded frame w/ glass; encloses military commission of Joshua Coffin, dated March 23, 1767, Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

certificates
paper (fiber product)
armed forces
Unidentified Paper
Military
CERTIFICATE

People and Organizations

Joshua Coffin

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.625 x 15.625 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.1671

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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