Lot 147
Coote, Richard, First Earl of Bellomont (1636-1701) Colonial governor of New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire (1698-1701). Manuscript Document Signed ("Bellomont") as "Capn Genl & Governor in Chief of…New York…& Vice Admirall…", November 30 (1699), Military commission, appointing Onissimus Talmage "Ensign of a militia company in the regiment of the County of Suffolk of which company Thomas Chatfield…is Capn…" Overall toning; some archival repair to verso and inlaid. Suitable for framing. Bellomont was known for his honesty, unlike his predecessor Benjamin Fletcher. Bellomont promised, "I will pocket none of the public money myself, nor shall there be any embezzlement by others." Bellomont's character was clouded, however, by his association with Captain William Kidd, who was hired to protect commerce in American waters, then turned pirate. Bellomont died suddenly in 1701.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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