{"product_id":"1826-maine-governor-albion-k-parris-signed-commission-state-seal","title":"1826 Maine Governor Albion K Parris Signed Commission State Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003e1826 MAINE GOVERNOR ALBION K. PARRIS SIGNED MILITIA COMMISSION – CAPTAIN LIGHT INFANTRY – EMBOSSED STATE SEAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and historically significant original 1826 State of Maine militia commission signed by Governor Albion K. Parris, appointing Jeremiah Baker as Captain of a Company of Light Infantry in the Third Regiment, First Brigade, Fifth Division of the Maine Militia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe commission bears the large embossed Seal of the State of Maine and is also countersigned by Secretary of State Joseph Williamson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated August 18, 1826, the commission grants Baker rank from July 1, 1826, during Maine's formative years as a newly admitted state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains the official printed oath certificate confirming Baker personally appeared and subscribed the constitutional oath on September 8, 1826, adding an additional layer of historical interest seldom preserved with these commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1826 Maine militia commission\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Albion K. Parris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountersigned by Secretary Joseph Williamson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge embossed State of Maine seal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptain, Company of Light Infantry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReverse oath certification present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttractive early American military document\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent display piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal folded condition with expected wear from age and storage. Fold separations, scattered foxing, staining, edge wear, and small losses are present. The document remains complete with strong signatures, readable text, and an attractive embossed seal. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA desirable early Maine statehood document that would make an excellent addition to any collection of American military history, gubernatorial autographs, early state commissions, or Maine historical memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403063357722,"sku":"EB-327233554967","price":575.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_077203bc-2156-42f2-ac0e-d39ef0850690.jpg?v=1782638082","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/1826-maine-governor-albion-k-parris-signed-commission-state-seal","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}