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Committee of Safety Commission, 1775-04-29

 Item
Identifier: 35

Scope and Contents

This document is a note to Paul Revere, signed by Gen. Joseph Warren certifying Paul Revere as a member of the Committee of Safety. It is dated April 29, 1775, eleven days after the "famous ride."

Dates

  • Creation: 1775-05-29

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Biographical / Historical

General Warren was a Revolutionary patriot, born in Massachusetts, and killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of that same year.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Transcription

Cambridge, April 29, 1775

This may certify that the bearer, Mr. Paul Revere, is messenger to the Committee of Safety and that all dispatch and assistance be given him in all instances that the business of the Collony may be facilitated.

Jos Warren Chairm.

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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