{"product_id":"1824-william-eustis-signed-massachusetts-militia-commission-governor-revolutionary-war-veteran","title":"1824 William Eustis Signed Massachusetts Militia Commission — Governor \u0026 Revolutionary War Veteran","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1824 William Eustis Signed Massachusetts Militia Commission — Governor \u0026amp; Revolutionary War Veteran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Original 1824 Massachusetts Military Commission Signed by Governor William Eustis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important original Massachusetts military commission dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 23, 1824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appointing the recipient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptain in the Second Regiment of Infantry, Second Brigade, Third Division of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe commission was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Excellency William Eustis, Governor and Commander in Chief of Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is boldly signed by Eustis as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wm Eustis.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is additionally endorsed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward D. Bangs, Secretary of the Commonwealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and bears the impressive embossed seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document states that the recipient had been elected to the office of Captain on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 19, 1824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and formally commissions him to exercise the duties and authority of the position under the laws and military regulations of the Commonwealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Eustis (1753–1825)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a distinguished American physician, Revolutionary War surgeon, politician and statesman. He served as a physician and surgeon during the American Revolution, later represented Massachusetts in Congress, served as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecretary of War under President James Madison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and was elected Governor of Massachusetts in 1823. He remained governor until his death in 1825.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis commission therefore represents Eustis during the final years of his life and during his tenure as Massachusetts governor. It also provides a tangible record of the organization of the Massachusetts militia in the early Federal period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the large embossed Commonwealth seal, which remains clearly visible despite the document's age and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical associations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e William Eustis • Massachusetts • Revolutionary War • Governor of Massachusetts • Secretary of War • Massachusetts Militia • Early American Military History • Federal Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good. Original 1824 paper with substantial period folds, foxing and staining, localized paper losses and small holes at the fold intersections, and general age wear. The embossed Commonwealth seal remains present and attractive, and the important William Eustis signature remains clear and legible. The document has not been excessively restored and retains its original historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and highly desirable signed Massachusetts gubernatorial military commission from the early Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702583390490,"sku":null,"price":692.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_2106.jpg?v=1786818305","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/1824-william-eustis-signed-massachusetts-militia-commission-governor-revolutionary-war-veteran","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}