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National day of mourning paper ribbon, 1865 June 01

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National day of mourning, June 1st, 1865 paper ribbon. This memorial ribbon depicts President Abraham Lincoln with the words, “Died April 15, 1865.” Below the depiction of Lincoln resides a quote from the President’s Second Inaugural Address. Imprint…

York Rite funeral card of James H. Freeland, 1902

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York Rite funeral card of James H. Freeland. Dated 1902. A York Rite funeral card issued in the memory of James H. Freeland of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Muster Roll, 1775 September 12

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A muster roll for American Revolutionary War Captain Samuel Leighton's Company in the 30th Regiment of Foot. Dated September 12, 1775.

Handwritten copy of the song "America: My Country 'Tis of Thee," 1832

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A handwritten copy of "America" or "My Country 'Tis of Thee," written by its lyricist Samuel Francis Smith, an American Baptist minister, journalist, and author.

Letter from Grand High Priest Jonathan Gage to King Cyrus Chapter, 1820-1822

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Letter from Grand High Priest Jonathan Gage to King Cyrus Chapter. Dated between 1820 and 1822. In this letter, Grand High Priest Jonathan Gage of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts approves King Cyrus Chapter's decision to proceed with Newburyport…

Republican ticket with Abraham Lincoln for President, 1860

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This political broadside lists the 1860 Republican Party ticket for the state of Massachusetts. At the top of the ticket is Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln of Illinois and Vice Presidential candidate Hannibal Hamlin of Maine.

Officer's commission issued to Abel Chapin, 1781 July 1

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In this document, Governor John Hancock commissions Abel Chapin as First Lieutenant of the 1st Hampshire County Regiment, 8th Massachusetts. Signed by John Hancock, Governor and Commander and Chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and…

Appointment of Micah Chapman as Captain of the Sixth Company for the County of Barnstable, 1781 July 01

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Document, dated July 1, 1781, appointing Micah Chapman as "Captain of the Sixth Company in the first Regiment of Militia in the County of Barnstable whereof Enoch Hallet, Esqr is Colonel."

Signed by John Hancock in his capacity as Governor and…

Military appointment of Micah Chapman, 1776 April 20

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Document issued by the Council of the Massachusetts-Bay appointing Micah Chapman a captain in the Second Company of Militia, First Regiment, for the town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Dated April 20, 1776, and signed by Perez Morton in his capacity…

Military appointment of Micah Chapman, 1775 August 13

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Document issued by the Council of the Massachusetts-Bay appointing Micah Chapman as captain in the Second Company of Militia, First Regiment, for the town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Dated August 13, 1775, and signed by Perez Morton in his…