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John Taylor Gilman autographed militia commission appointing Timothy Hills as Captain of the Tenth Company in the Eleventh Regiment of Militia of the State of New Hampshire. The partially printed document is dated September 21, 1809 and is signed by Governor John Taylor Gilman, with an embossed state seal and countersignature of Secretary Nathan Parker. The document additionally bears a contemporary endorsement signed by Timothy Hills acknowledging receipt of the commission on June 3, 1814, witnessed by Captain General Jeremiah Gilman. Measuring approximately 16 x 12.75".

Good condition with expected folds, scattered toning, foxing, edge wear, and several small losses along the upper edge. The embossed state seal remains well defined. Contemporary endorsements appear on the face and verso.

John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828) was a leading New Hampshire statesman who served as governor for fourteen one-year terms between 1794 and 1816. A delegate to the New Hampshire convention that ratified the United States Constitution in 1788, he played an important role in the state's early government during the Federalist era. Gilman also served during the War of 1812, overseeing New Hampshire's militia and state administration throughout the conflict.

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Reference sku: 11669 1417136-1