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FRANCIS BERNARD: (1714 - 1779) Tory Governor of Massachusetts who resisted the State Assembly's a...

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FRANCIS BERNARD: (1714 - 1779) Tory Governor of Massachusetts who resisted the State Assembly's a...
FRANCIS BERNARD: (1714 - 1779) Tory Governor of Massachusetts who resisted the State Assembly's attempts to ban British troops and vessels, which action led to his recall to England and the gift of a baronetcy. Late French and Indian War-date A. L. S. "F. B" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p. 4to., "Province House", August 12, 1762, issuing orders to the military garrison there, in full: "Lett Lieutenant Miller (if Col. Jay is not returned) make a muster of the Provincials of the Castle & of the deserters there, distinguishing what of the latter are fit & deserving to be employed as provincials to make a satisfaction for their former delinquency. If Capt. Lane is not come on the Castle let a Sergeant be dispatched this evening to cover him on early tomorrow morning. The party is to consist of 2 com. Officers, 2 sergeants, 2 Corporals & 20 Privates, making in all 26 men . F. B.". The verso of the document has been documented as follows : "Gov. Bernard Orders 1762". Loss along the bottom margin professionally repaired from the verso, small loss at upper right not affecting text, minor soiling and staining, otherwise very good. $300-400