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Winthrop Petition, 1646

 Item
Identifier: MC-1954-225

Scope and Contents

This document is a petition to the Governor by the Military Company of Concord requesting the appointment Lieutenant Willard as captain and Joseph or Timothy Wheeler as ensign. The petition is signed by twenty-five members of the company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1646

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only

Biographical / Historical

John Winthrop (1587-1649) was Governor of Massachusetts Colony from 1631-33 and 1638-39.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

The document is in fragile condition and is extremely difficult to read.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

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