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John Montgomerie appointed governor of New York & New Jersey...
John Montgomerie appointed governor of New York & New Jersey...
Item # 689722
September 26, 1727
THE POST-BOY, London, Sept. 26, 1727
* NY Governor John Montgomerie
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The front page has a report from London noting: "His Majesty has been pleased to appoint John Montgomery [Montgomerie] Esq. to be Captain-General and Governor in chief of the Province of New York in America, and the territories depending thereon...in the room of William Burnet Esq. Also to appoint him to be Captain-General and Governor of Nova Caesaria, or New Jersey in Jamaica, in the room of the said William Burnet, Esq., whose letters patents are not determin'd."
He would serve in this role until his death in 1731.
Complete as a single sheet issue with two decorative engravings in the masthead, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, minimal staining, good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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