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1717/08/25

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

Document signed

Title: [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Captain]

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Captain in the Regiment of Colonel Richard Phillips Esq. Signed by Secretary of War R. Arnold. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Signed by J. Addison below the phrase "by His Majesties Command." Features a dark blue paper seal. Written at Hampton Court.

GLC01450.441

1721/06/13

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

Manuscript document

Title: Commission for Philip Livingston

Philip is appointed to the offices of Town Clerk, Clerk of Peace, Clerk of the Common Pleas in Albany, and also the Agent for Indian Affairs. For the performance of these offices, Philip is guaranteed a yearly salary. Marked as a copy on the docket.

GLC03107.02460

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