William Howe: signed military commission(1776 December 23)

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British military commission issued in America, signed by Gen. William Howe, appointing Richard St. George-Mansergh St. George, to the rank of Lieutenant, 52d Regiment of Foot, headquartered in New York.

William Howe commanded the British at Bunker Hill and succeeded Thomas Gage as commander in chief in America. He defeated the Americans on Long Island, captured New York City, defeated the Americans at White Plains and Brandywine, and occupied Philadelphia. He resigned his command in 1778. He was appointed general in 1793, and in 1799 became the 5th Viscount Howe.

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