Manuscripts

Certificate by Washington of service of John Skelton, Virginia Regiment

Description: Autograph document signed. Certificate of service as non-commissioned officer in Virginia Regiment under Washington's command during French and Indian War, making Skelton entitled to bounty land. (1 page) Receipt for sale of land on reverse, autograph document signed, 1779 September 16.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1774 February 11
Call number: BR 202
Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from George D. Smith, 1920-1921.; Purchased from William K. Bixby, 1918.; Purchased from Anderson Galleries, 1912-1920.; Purchased from Maggs Bros, 1920-1923.; Purchased from American Art Association, 1920-1926.; Purchased from A.S.W. Rosenbach, 1923.; Purchased from J.F. Meegan, 1920s.
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Rights: The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people: Alexander, William, (1726-1783.); Clinton, George, (1739-1812.); Dayton, Elias, (1737-1807.); Judge, Oney. (1762-1816.); Lear, Frances Bassett Washington. (1732-1786.); Lear, Tobias, (1739-1799.); McDougall, Alexander, (1748-1789.); Shreve, Israel, (approximately 1759-1793.); Varnum, James M. (1731-1802.); Washington, George Augustine,; Washington, Martha,
Associated organization: Potomac Company.
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