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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02498.18 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1780 |
| Title | Certificate of rank |
| Date | 14 January 1780 |
| Author | Warner, Seth (1743-1784) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Certifies that Walter Swits has been a lieutenant in his company, and deserves is entitled to the privileges of such rank. Written at Fort George. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Militia |
| People | Warner, Seth (1743-1784) Swits, Walter (1754-1823) |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Seth Warner was one of Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys, second in command at the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, took part in the siege of St. John's, commanded the rear guard at Hubbardtown and repelled British reinforcements at Bennington. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |