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Very Rare Colonial Rhode Island Naval Document 1757 Signed By Governor William Greene
WILLIAM GREENE, Revolutionary War Governor of Rhode Island and Chief Justice of the Colony.
May 6, 1757, Autograph Document Signed, "W. Greene, Govr.," 1 page, measuring 5.75" x 9.75," Very Fine. In this document, Governor William Greene of Rhode Island authorizes William Ellery Jr., newly appointed Naval Officer, to act on behalf of the Colony of Rhode Island in all matters pertaining to his office. The Governor's bold 2.75" signature appears in the lower right, and on the left, a star shaped paper covers the embossed, red wax seal. This manuscript document reads in full (punctuation added):
"Colony Rhode Island & [etc.] - To William Ellery Junr. - Gentleman Greeting - You being appointed Naval officer for said Colony for the year pursuing, are hereby authorized and fully impowered (sic) To act and Do in all things fully, amply and effectually, so far as Relates to said office, according to Law, and for Doing, this shall be your Sufficient warrant. Given Under My hand and Seal in said Colony the 6th Day of May in the thirtieth year of his Majesty's Reign A D 1757 - W. Greene, Govr."
This document has been archivally backed, repairing two edge tears, one of which extends through the abbreviation "Govr" after the signature. Otherwise this rare and early Colonial Naval Document is in great condition.
William Greene (1696-1758) served four times as Governor of Rhode Island between 1743 and 1758. His son, William Greene Jr. (1731-1809) was Governor during 1778-1786.
Very Rare Colonial Rhode Island Naval Document 1757 Signed By Governor William Greene
WILLIAM GREENE, Revolutionary War Governor of Rhode Island and Chief Justice of the Colony.
May 6, 1757, Autograph Document Signed, "W. Greene, Govr.," 1 page, measuring 5.75" x 9.75," Very Fine. In this document, Governor William Greene of Rhode Island authorizes William Ellery Jr., newly appointed Naval Officer, to act on behalf of the Colony of Rhode Island in all matters pertaining to his office. The Governor's bold 2.75" signature appears in the lower right, and on the left, a star shaped paper covers the embossed, red wax seal. This manuscript document reads in full (punctuation added):
"Colony Rhode Island & [etc.] - To William Ellery Junr. - Gentleman Greeting - You being appointed Naval officer for said Colony for the year pursuing, are hereby authorized and fully impowered (sic) To act and Do in all things fully, amply and effectually, so far as Relates to said office, according to Law, and for Doing, this shall be your Sufficient warrant. Given Under My hand and Seal in said Colony the 6th Day of May in the thirtieth year of his Majesty's Reign A D 1757 - W. Greene, Govr."
This document has been archivally backed, repairing two edge tears, one of which extends through the abbreviation "Govr" after the signature. Otherwise this rare and early Colonial Naval Document is in great condition.
William Greene (1696-1758) served four times as Governor of Rhode Island between 1743 and 1758. His son, William Greene Jr. (1731-1809) was Governor during 1778-1786.
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9:00 AM PT - Feb 17th, 2008
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