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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

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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