American patriot and shipwright (1748-1824) who served as an officer in the American Revolutionary War and was wounded in the Battle of Bunker Hill. After the war, he was awarded the rank of colonel in the Massachusetts militia. Claghorn was the master shipbuilder of the USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides), which he and Samuel Nicholson built for the early United States Navy during the years 1794-1797. Old Ironsides is the oldest naval vessel in the world that is still commissioned, afloat and seaworthy. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 6, January 22, 1776. An official letter of recommendation from the "Selek men of Dartm'o," issued to the "Honourable Court of Sessions," in part: "…Should There Be Another Inn In Bedford Village In Dartmouth Agreeable to the Aboave therefore wee Recommend John Gerrish To be a Suitable Person for that Bissness." Signed in the right margin by George Claghorn and 11 other selectmen. In fine condition.
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