Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 13.75 x 7.75, September 4, 1811. As Governor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Sanford Freeman as an "Ensign of a Company in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry in the Second Brigade, and Fifth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." Signed in the left border by Gerry, and countersigned by Secretary of the Commonwealth Benjamin Homans. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 13.25. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$150.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
