Letter of Appointment, 1715 September 30.

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Letter of Appointment, 1715 September 30.

Royal mandamus to Governor Hunter appointing Lewis Morris chief justice of the province of New York. Signed by James Stanhope. Written from the court of St. James.

2 pages.

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Morris, Lewis, 1671-1746

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Lewis Morris first served as a member of Governor Cornbury's Council for the province of New Jersey. Due to conflict with Cornbury, Morris was removed and, later, elected to the New Jersey Assembly. Under the administration of Robert Hunter, Morris became chief spokesman for the New York Assembly in 1710 and was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the province of New York in 1715. While serving as chief justice, Morris continued to serve on the Governor's Council under Burnet and Mon...

Hunter, Robert, 1666-1734

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Great Britain. Sovereign (1714-1727 : George I)

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George I served as King of England from 20th October 1714 until 1727. From the description of Letter of Appointment, 1715 September 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122578161 From the description of Order to Master of the Great Wardrobe, 1720 February 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145406340 George I served as King of England from 20th October 1714 until 1727. Patents for land could only be granted by the King after they had been approved by the Royal Governor...