Officer's commission issued to Abel Chapin, 1781 July 1

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Identifier: A1983-021-002

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In this document, Governor John Hancock commissions Abel Chapin as First Lieutenant of the 1st Hampshire County Regiment, 8th Massachusetts. Signed by John Hancock, Governor and Commander and Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and dated July 1, 1781.

Dates

Creation: 1781 July 1

Creator

Chapin, Abel (Recipient, Person)
Massachusetts. Governor (1780-1785 : Hancock) (Organization)

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