Goodwin, N., fl. 1811 [Document regarding Massachusetts militia]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.714 Author/Creator: Goodwin, N., fl. 1811 Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: circa 1788-1813 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.7 cm Order a Copy
Signed by Benjamin Warren, per orders of Brigadier General Nathaniel (Goodwin), who served as a General in the War of 1812. Contains the printed name of William Donnison, who served as Adjutant General and Inspector General of Massachusetts 1788-1813. Contains the handwritten name of [Benj?] Warren. States that the Governor ordered the Quarter Master General to supply artillery companies promptly. Discusses the importance of a well regulated militia. States "The Commander in Chief, has a full persuasion in his mind, that all the Officers will exert themselves during the present Season.-- And that the Militia of Massachusetts, will ever justly merit a distinguished character in the Militia of the United States." Docketed on verso by John M. Goodwin. Also contains the name "Samial" on verso. Possibly created in Massachusetts.
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