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SHIRLEY, William (1694-1771). Partially printed document signed (“W Shirley”) as Colonial Governor, Boston, Province of the Massachusetts Bay, 13 April 1744. One-page, oblong 4to (323 x 432 mm), accomplished in manuscript, paper seal, old folds, few tiny holes at folds, some stains, browning. MILITARY COMMISSION FOR KING GEORGE’S WAR. Shirley appoints William Canady, Captain of the fifth foot company of militia. Shirley was colonial Governor of Massachusetts Bay, 1741-56. He commanded American forces in King George’s War during the assault on Louisbourg and during the French & Indian War.