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Vice Pres DANIEL TOMPKINS - Military Appt Signed

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Daniel Tompkins (1774-1825) Politician. Tompkins was Governor of New York from 1807 to 1817. Slavery was abolished in the state during his administration. He was elected Vice President in 1816 and held office through both Monroe administrations. 16" x 10" partially printed document signed, Albany, New York, May 21, 1811. The document is the appointment of Richard W. Stockton as a surgeon in the Delaware County Militia. The appointment is also signed by Elisha Jenkins (1769-1848) as Secretary of State. Irregularly toned from a previous framing with several small breaks in the folds.

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