APPOINTMENTS. Daniel Root entered service in 1798 as 3rd sergeant, appointed ensign in 1803, lieutenant 1804, and resigned as captain 1809. 2 documents signed by Massachusetts governor Caleb Strong. Attractive set in identical frames 16"x10.5". CONDITION: not removed from frames, all easily read, water stains on 1804 document, yellowed paper. (02-23996/JS). $400-600.
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