27 December 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Printed document signed
Title: [Commission of Henry Knox to Brigadier General of Artillery]
Congressional appointment for Knox to the newly created rank of Brigadier General of Artillery. "We, resposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be a Brigadier General of Artillery." Signed by Hancock as President and attested by Charles Thomson as Secretary, both of the Continental Congress.
GLC02437.00500