Taxonomy term

military commissions

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The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [George H. Swartwout,] I have nominated, and by and with

Commission of George H. Swartout as Commissary of Subsistence of Volunteers with the rank of Captain. Engraved document completed in manuscript

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The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents, greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [William H. Philip] I do by these presents appoint him [

Commission of William H. Philip as Colonel of Infantry, 5th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Militia of the District of Columbia. Printed document completed in manuscript.

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The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents, greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [William H. Philip] I do by these presents appoint him [

Commission of William H. Philip as Captain of Infantry, 5th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Militia of the District of Columbia. Printed document completed in manuscript.

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The President of the United States of America. To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [James Barnes] I have nominated, and by and with the advi

Commission of James Barnes as Brigadier General of Volunteers. Engraved document completed in manuscript.

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The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [Franz Sigel] I have nominated, and with the advice and co

Commission of Franz Sigel as Brigadier General of Volunteers. Engraved document completed in manuscript.

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The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [Edward Ferrero] I have nominated, and by and with the ad

The President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of [Edward Ferrero] I have nominated, and by and with the ad

Commission of Edward Ferrero as Brigadier General of Volunteers. Printed document completed in manuscript.

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Richard Varick papers, 1743-1871 (bulk 1775-1830). Series V: Appointments to Various Offices, 1775-1820.

This series documents Varick's appointments to various office of honor, including his commission as Captain and his appointment as Mayor of New York City.

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Richard Varick papers, 1743-1871 (bulk 1775-1830)

Richard Varick, born in New Jersey, 1753, served as Captain, deputy muster-master-general, and George Washington's secretary during the Revolutionary war. He was appointed one of the first mayors of New York and served from 1789-1801. He died in 1831. His papers pertain to a variety of subjects, including Varick's command of a company in Alexander McDougall's battalion at Ticonderoga and in Canada during 1775; his service on courts-martial in 1775; problems of the bateau service in northern New York State in 1776; his position as secretary to Gen.

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Ebenezer Gray collection, 1777-1844 (bulk 1777-1786)

Letters, certificates, land grants and military orders pertaining to the life of Ebenezer Gray of Connecticut. Items include Grays commissions as major (dated 1777, signed by John Hancock) and lieutenant-colonel in the Sixth Connecticut Regiment (1778, signed by John Jay); eight letters from various officers discussing military matters; Grays membership certificate in the Society of the Cincinnati, signed by George Washington; and a land grant to Grays three children, signed by Thomas Jefferson.

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