Our state capitol illustrated . ROOM OF THE GOVERNORS STATF. THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL. The drum in the center was carried at the battle of Lexington, April ig, 177S) by William Dimon. Underneath it, in the frame, isa photograph of a letter indicating that John Hancock was manifesting his independent and patriotic spirit some time before he affixed his name tothe Declaration of Independence. It is as follows: —Salem, Aug. 1st, 1774. Sir, I am directed by His Excellency the Captain General toacquaint you that he has no further service for you as Captain of the Governors Company of Cade
Our state capitol illustrated . ROOM OF THE GOVERNORS STATF. THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL. The drum in the center was carried at the battle of Lexington, April ig, 177S) by William Dimon. Underneath it, in the frame, isa photograph of a letter indicating that John Hancock was manifesting his independent and patriotic spirit some time before he affixed his name tothe Declaration of Independence. It is as follows: —Salem, Aug. 1st, 1774. Sir, I am directed by His Excellency the Captain General toacquaint you that he has no further service for you as Captain of the Governors Company of Cadets, and you are hereby dismissed from thecommand. I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant, Thos. Fletcher, Sec. To the Hon. Mr. Hancock. On the other side of the drumin view is a very similar one that was carried at the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, by Thomas Scott.
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