Lot 5
Dudley, Joseph (1647-1720) President of New England; Royal Governor of Massachusetts.
Two Manuscript Documents Signed, one as Governor of Massachusetts ("J Dudley") and the other as a magistrate. The first, datelined February 19, 1706, Boston, one page, 6 x 3¾ is addressed to Col. Thomas. Dudley writes that this letter accompanies "Mr. King an officer of the Galley, who I have sent to review your men; which I Expect are all good men and in readiness. And that you will send them forward according to my Order sent you for their draught. Treat the Officer civilly and give him dispatch." The second letter, February 21, 1683/4, Boston, one page, 4½ x 7½ inches, is addressed to Cornelius Fisher, senior, of Wrentham, informing him that he has been chosen as constable for the town and that he "should appeare before myselfe or some other Magistrate at Boston…to take ye Oath…" A printed, period oath is included. Normal age wear. Very Good to Fine. Sanders lists letters signed by Dudley at $895 each. (3 items)
Dudley was the son of Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor Thomas Dudley. He was a member of the Massachusetts General Court (1673-1676), a member of the Upper House in the Massachusetts Bay legislature (1676-1683, 1684), and was Commander of the United Colonies of New England (1677-1681). He served as Chief Justice of Colonial Superior Court (1687-1689), and after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, was appointed chief of the Council of New York (served 1690-1692). From 1702-1715, he was Royal Governor for Massachusetts under Queen Anne.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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