DS, 1788 July 12, New York, as President of the Continental Congress.

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DS, 1788 July 12, New York, as President of the Continental Congress.

This document names one Asa Hartshorn as Ensign in the first American Regiment in the Army of the United States.

1 p. ; 19.5 x 29.5 cm.

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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