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

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.

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

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…