Attorney and politician (1745-1819) who served as the sixth and tenth governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.25 x 9.5, October 25, 1813. As governor of Massachusetts, Strong appoints John M. McDonald "to be Brigadier General of the second Brigade, and sixth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." Signed in the upper left by Governor Strong and countersigned by Edward McLane as a deputy secretary. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In fine condition, with some splitting along intersecting folds.
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