Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Francis Cook, appointed in 1789 as the first collector of the port in Wiscasset, became Inspector of the Revenue for the several ports within the District of Wiscasset in 1792.
Cook was a personal friend of George Washington, who made the appointments.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: Francis Cook appointment, Wiscasset, 1792
- Creation Date: 1792-03-08
- Subject Date: 1792-03-08
- Location: Wiscasset, Lincoln County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2287
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Presidents--United States
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
- Wiscasset (Me.)- History--18th century
- United States--Politics and government--1789-1809
- Customs administration -- Maine -- Wiscasset
- Customs administration--Maine--Officials and employees
- Certificates
- United States. Dept. of the treasury. District of Wiscasset
- United States. Internal Revenue Service
- Seals
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