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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.406.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1765-1774 |
| Title | Appointment of Thomas Irving to Inspector of Imports and Exports and Register of Shipping in America |
| Date | 4 February 1768 |
| Author | Robinson, John (1727-1802) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Also signed by Charles Parson, William Burch, Henry Hudson, and one other ("J. Wm. [illegible]"), all at the Customs House in Boston. Appointed by "the Commissioners for managing & causing to be levied his Majesties Customs and other Duties in America." Also outlines the duties of Irving's new position. A note on the verso signed by Fra. Bernard dated 15 April 1768 confirms that Irving took the oath of office. Irving was later a controversial figure involved in investigating the Boston Tea Party. |
| Subjects | Oath Government and Civics Taxes or Taxation Finance Global History and Civics |
| People | Robinson, John (1727-1802) Irving, Thomas (fl. 1768-1773) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Banking & Economics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | William Irving to Thomas Irving about Charles's petition, family, farming and the army |