A Guide to the Gov. Benjamin Harrison, V, commission, 21 Jan. 1783 Commission, Gov. Benjamin Harrison V to John Hall MS 1930.8

A Guide to the Gov. Benjamin Harrison, V, commission, 21 Jan. 1783

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1930.8


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 1930.8
Title
Gov. Benjamin Harrison, V, Commission 21 January 1783
Physical Characteristics
1 leaf, 8" wide X 6 1/2" long.
Creator
Virginia. Governor (1781-1784 : Harrison)
Language
English
Abstract
Military Commission

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Gov. Benjamin Harrison Commission to John Hall, Manuscript #MS 1930.8, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

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Biographical Information

Benjamin Harrison, V (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. He was educated at the College of William and Mary and was, perhaps, the first figure in the Harrison family to gain national attention. Harrison was a representative for Surry County, Virginia (1756 - 1758) and Charles City County (1766 - 1776) to the House of Burgesses. He was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1777, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was Governor of Virginia from 1781 to 1784. He again ran for the state legislature but was defeated by John Tyler, Sr., father of future president, John Tyler. He was elected from a neighboring district, however, and served until his death.

Scope and Content

Governor Benjamin Harrison appoints Hall a lieutenant of the Pittsylvania County Militia, to take effect 17 June 1781. Printed form with manuscript insertions; signed by Harrison and William Davies.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Davies, William.
  • Hall, John, Lieut.
  • Corporate Names:

  • Virginia. Governor (1781-1784 : Harrison)
  • Virginia. Militia - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Military commissions - Virginia - Pittsylvania County.