Miliary commission of John Pritland Hollings, signed by Jeffery Amherst, 1789 May 4
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| Creator | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 |
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| Title | Miliary commission of John Pritland Hollings, signed by Jeffery Amherst, 1789 May 4 |
| Dates | 1789-05-04 |
| Abstract | Purchase of military commission by John Pritland Hollings in the rank of Cornet, in the Second Regiment of Life Guards. Signed by Jeffery Amherst and approved by King George III. |
| Notes | The exterior of the document indicates that it was approved by the King on 4 May 1788. The discrepancy in dates cannot be accounted for. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (2 pages) |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Military commissions |
| Subject | Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army – Records and correspondence |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army – Appointments and retirements |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Life Guards, 2nd |
| Part of | Jeffery Amherst Collection |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 47 |
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