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MA Colonial Gov FRANCIS BERNARD - 1762 Doc Signed

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Francis Bernard (1712-1779) Colonial governor of Massachusetts. Bernard was responsible for enforcing unpopular laws and taxes. His difficulties started when he issued Writs of Assistance in 1760 to custom's tax collectors. They continued through other tax measures, including the Stamp Act. By November of 1768 he was burned in effigy by a mob in New York City. Finally, the turbulence increased to the point where the colonial assembly petitioned the crown that "he might be forever removed from the Government of the Province." 16" x 13" partially printed document signed, "Fra. Bernard," July 2, 1762. The document is an appointment of Aaron Warren as "…Ensign of a military Company of Foot in ye Town of Upton…." The seal is intact. Breaks in the folds, some paper loss affecting several words of text, fair condition but a clear dark signature.

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