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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