John Hancock Appoints Dr. John Watrous a Surgeon in the Continential Army
Rare appointment of a surgeon, one of only 40 mustered out at the end of the war.
Document Signed as President of Congress, Philadelphia, January 1, 1777, appointing Watrous “Surgeon in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys.” This is the precise appointment referenced above. Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, has also signed as attesting to Hancock’s signature. We obtained this document from the Watrous descendants, and it has...
Document Signed as President of Congress, Philadelphia, January 1, 1777, appointing Watrous “Surgeon in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys.” This is the precise appointment referenced above. Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, has also signed as attesting to Hancock’s signature. We obtained this document from the Watrous descendants, and it has been beautifully framed.
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