Military commission

Object number
85.7.1
Creator
Cranston, Samuel, 1659-1727
Date
June 20 1700
Description
Commission from Rhode Island Governor Samuel Cranston to Nicholas Easton as Captain of the Second Train Band. A wax Rhode Island seal is affixed to the top left corner of the document. Document is signed by Governor Cranston.
Materials
paper
wax
ink
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Thomas G. Hazard
Object Type
military commissions
Subjects
Governors
Military service
Related People & Organizations
Easton, Nicholas, 1668-1711 (associated)