Physician, politician, and statesman (1753-1825) who served as a military surgeon at Bunker Hill and as secretary of war under James Madison at the beginning of the War of 1812. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Eustis,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, August 4, 1824. As governor of Massachusetts, Eustis appoints Francis Holden of Dorchester as adjutant in "the first Regiment of Infantry, in the first Brigade, and first Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." Signed in the left margin by Governor Eustis, and countersigned at the conclusion by Secretary Edward D. Bangs. In very good condition, with light staining, and repairs to the folds on the reverse.
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