Rare 1799 Military Document from the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers – Signed by John Hancock (Virginia Officer)
Rare 1799 Military Document from the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers – Signed by John Hancock (Virginia Officer)
This is an exceptional and original military document dated 1799, issued by the historic Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, one of the earliest formal engineering and artillery units in U.S. military history. Signed by John Hancock, a Virginia officer who served as a lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers beginning June 1, 1798, and later promoted to captain in 1801.
This document represents a pivotal moment in early American military organization. The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, established under the Act of May 9, 1794, was created to strengthen coastal defenses and support the young nation's artillery forces. By 1799, the Corps had expanded significantly, with the 2nd Regiment authorized and consisting of 16 companies.
This piece is directly tied to that expansion and development. Its issuance during this critical period highlights the growth of America's early standing army and the nation’s evolving military infrastructure. Documents from this short-lived and historically significant Corps—merged into the Regiment of Artillerists in 1802—are incredibly scarce.
Well-preserved and rich in historical value, this document is ideal for collectors of early American military history, Revolutionary War-era descendants, or those with a special interest in the origins of U.S. military engineering and artillery.
A rare opportunity to own a genuine artifact from the formative years of the United States military.
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Rare 1799 Military Document from the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers – Signed by John Hancock (Virginia Officer)
This is an exceptional and original military document dated 1799, issued by the historic Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, one of the earliest formal engineering and artillery units in U.S. military history. Signed by John Hancock, a Virginia officer who served as a lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers beginning June 1, 1798, and later promoted to captain in 1801.
This document represents a pivotal moment in early American military organization. The Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, established under the Act of May 9, 1794, was created to strengthen coastal defenses and support the young nation's artillery forces. By 1799, the Corps had expanded significantly, with the 2nd Regiment authorized and consisting of 16 companies.
This piece is directly tied to that expansion and development. Its issuance during this critical period highlights the growth of America's early standing army and the nation’s evolving military infrastructure. Documents from this short-lived and historically significant Corps—merged into the Regiment of Artillerists in 1802—are incredibly scarce.
Well-preserved and rich in historical value, this document is ideal for collectors of early American military history, Revolutionary War-era descendants, or those with a special interest in the origins of U.S. military engineering and artillery.
A rare opportunity to own a genuine artifact from the formative years of the United States military.
shipping will be added upon purchase/email