Oath of office, 1639-1643
Item
Identifier: A1974-002-007
Abstract
The Pilgrim Fathers. An oath of office, signed by the Council of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Myles Standish, Elder Brewster, Governor Bradford, Edw. Winslow, Tho. Prence, and Nathaniel Morton. Elwell gave an approximate date of 1650,which was used in creating the order, however if the document is genuine, it can be not later than 1644, since Elder Brewster died that year. Verse is written below.
Dates
- Creation: 1639-1643
Creator
- Massachusetts. Council (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 item/s ; 7 1/2" x 11 1/4"; 20 x 29 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Processing Information
Paper does not resemble similar items of the purported time period.
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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