Circa 1739-41: Jonathan Belcher, Governor of Massachusetts Bay Free Frank to Secretary Waldron of New Hampshire

Circa 1739-1741: Free frank signature of J. Belcher on an address panel to Secretary Waldron of His Majesty’s province of New Hampshire. Jonathan Belcher was the Governor of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire from 1730 to 1741. Waldron was a close ally and friend of Belcher against the Wentworths in New Hampshire who were advocating NH to a separate province. Both Belcher and Waldron were replaced in 1741! Correspondence from Governor Belcher to Secretary Waldron was recorded in 1739 as per following

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