U.S. Revolutionary War
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SAMUEL ADAMS Engraved portrait, 9½ x 12 overall, with facsimile signature Engraving, unsigned. B/w, 9½x12 overall, image 3¾x4½ (one surface). Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York, entered according to an Act of Congress, 1862. Captioned, and with facsimile signature beneath image.Sale Price $85.50
$95.00
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Signed Manuscript Letter as Commander in Chief of the British Army (1793) informing a Major Alexander Hume that he has been appointed to a post in the Scotch Brigade. Framed with an engraving of Amherst to an overall size of 18½x15½.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JOSEPH ANDERSON. Document signed twice: "Jos Anderson" as U.S. Comptroller, 1p (integral leaf), 7¾x9¾. Folded and addressed on verso, which also contains docketing. The second signature is his frank. Treasury Department (Washington, D.C.), 1830 March 12.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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Written on the eve of the War of 1812, during which he was blamed by some for the British burning of Washington, he writes of his so far unsuccessful efforts to use his Washington contacts to help an associate.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JOHN ARMSTRONG, JR.: WAR OF 1812 Later blamed for the capture and burning of Washington, Armstrong urges measures to strengthen the defenses of New York City. Manuscript Letter signed: "John Armstrong", 1p, 7½x9½. Headquarters, New York, 1812 October 13.Sale Price $1,487.50
$1,750.00
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FRIEDRICH WILHELM LUDOLF GERHARD AUGUSTIN VON STEUBENThe Prussian military officer who provided essential services to the United States Continental Army is shown in this steel engraving Steel Engraving Unsigned: 8x11 with a white border (one surface). Signature printed along bottom. Original picture produced by Chappel.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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JOHN BARRYThe United States Continental Navy officer who was born in Ireland is shown in this steel engraving Steel Engraving Unsigned: 8x11 with a white border (one surface). Signature printed along bottom. Original picture produced by Chappel.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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JOHN BAYARD. Manuscript DS: "John Bayard Speaker", 1p, 7¾x4¼, affixed to 8x4½ sheet. Philadelphia, 1778 December 5. To David Rittenhouse, Esq., State Treasurer.Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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SIR FRANCIS BERNARD Payment of wages to a soldier from funds appropriated for a 1762 expedition. Partly Printed DS: "Fra Bernard" as Governor of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, 1p, 6½x8¼. Boston, 1763 June 7. To Mr. Treasurer Gray.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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DANIEL BISSELLEngraving of the brigadier general who served in multiple wars Engraving unsigned, 7x10. Daniel Bissell (1768-1833) was a career military man who, through exemplary service, reached the rank of brigadier general. Bissell first served in the American Revolutionary War as a fifer.Sale Price $45.00
$50.00
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JONATHAN BOUCHER. Autograph Note signed: "Jonath. Boucher", 1p, 6¼x2¼, affixed to 7½x3½ sheet with handwritten caption at top. No place, no date. In full: "You must send a Rect. In full & I will pay you a Guinea & half. Your Humble Servant. [signature] *N.B.Sale Price $616.25
$725.00
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ELISHA BOUDINOT Letter concerning stock transactions preceding and following the State Supreme Court session. Autograph Letter signed: "Elisha Boudinot", 1 page, 6½x8. New Ark [Newark, New Jersey], 1797 March 31.To "Dear Sir", in full: "I have settled with Mr.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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ELISHA BOUDINOT Handwritten letter touting a land purchase near Niagara. His agent (who will deliver the letter) thinks "there never was a better offer and perhaps never will be again." Autograph Letter signed: "Elisha Boudinot", 1 page, 7½x12. New Ark [Newark, New Jersey], 1796 May 7.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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ELISHA BOUDINOT The Revolutionary patriot writes in haste, as he departs for the (New Jersey) Supreme Court Autograph Letter signed: "Elisha Boudinot", 1 page, 8x11. New Ark [Newark, New Jersey], 1801 May 1.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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JOHN BROOKS. Partly Printed DS: "J. Brooks" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p, 14¾x8¾. Boston, Mass., 1822 June 13. Countersigned: "Alden Bradford" as Secretary.Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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JOHN BURGOYNE His handwritten letter as a manager at the trial of Warren Hastings, requesting seating for another aide Autograph Letter signed: "J. Burgoyne", 1 page, 7¼x9, with ¼-inch border affixed. Hertford Street [London], June 7 [1789].Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION: DAVID BUSHNELL. ADS: "David Bushnell late Capt &/Comd Corps of Sappers & Miners", 1p, 7½x3½. Saybrook, 1784 August 11. In full: "I certifySale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00
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MATTHEW CLARKSONEngraving of the soldier who served in the Revolutionary War and went on to become a New York politician Engraving unsigned, 7½x10. Labeled beneath engraving: his name as well as "Original by G. Stuart in the possession of Matthew Clarkson." Matthew Clarkson (1758-1825) was a soldier who later became a politician.Sale Price $67.50
$75.00
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JAMES CLINTON. Signature: "James Clinton B. Gen", 3x¾, affixed to 3¼x¾ card. James Clinton, brother of Vice President George Clinton and father of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, fought in the French and Indian War, participating in the capture of Fort Frontenac.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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PETER COLT and RALPH POMEROY The Connecticut industrialist signs a document as the State Treasurer of Connecticut. Document signed: "Peter Colt" as Treasurer, and "Ralph Pomeroy" as Comptroller, 1 page, 7x5¼. Comptroller's-Office, State of Connecticut, 1790 March 2.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION: CONNECTICUT. Partly Printed DS: "Fenn Wadsworth" and "Eleazer Wales" as Members of the Committee, 1p, 6¼x3¾. State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, Hartford, 1781 September 20. To state Treasurer John Lawrence, Esq.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CONNECTICUT PROMISSORY NOTE: JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON, and WILLIAM MOSELEY. Manuscript Document signed: "Huntington" (vertically) and "William Moseley", 1p, 7¾x3¼. (Connecticut Pay Table Office, 1781 June 1. Issued in the name of John Lawrence, State Treasurer. "Pay to Ralph Pomeroy D.Q. M.Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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CONNECTICUT NOTE. Partly Printed DS: "William Moseley" and "Fenn Wadsworth" as Members of the Committee, 1p, 6x3½. State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, Hartford, 1782 February 18. To state Treasurer John Lawrence, Esq.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CONNECTICUT PROMISORY NOTE: OLIVER WOLCOTT JR., ELEAZER WALES and SAMUEL WYLLYS; endorsed by HENRY CHAMPION Four revolutionary patriots sign their names to this note issued by the state to help fund the struggle for independence.Sale Price $616.25
$725.00
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CONNECTICUT PROMISORY NOTE: JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON, ELEAZER WALES and RALPH POMEROY. Partly Printed DS: "Eleazer Wales" as Member of the Committee, 1p, 6¼x3¾. Also signed: "Jedediah Huntington" across the printed text.Sale Price $616.25
$725.00
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CONNECTICUT & THE REVOLUTIONARY WARThis note confirms that the State of Connecticut owed Ralph Pomeroy three pounds for expenses during the American Revolutionary War! Promissory Note Signed: “Fenn Wadsworth”, “William Moseley”, “Hez.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CONNECTICUT NOTE. Partly Printed DS: "William Moseley" and "Fenn Wadsworth" as Members of the Committee, 1p, 6x3½, irregularly cut. State of Connecticut, Pay-Table Office, Hartford, 1781 December 26. To state Treasurer John Lawrence, Esq.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CONNECTICUT REVOLUTIONARY WAR PROMISSORY NOTE, CO-SIGNED BY: HEZEKIAH ROGERS, WILLIAM MOSELEY Connecticut promissory note for 20 shillings signed by Rogers and Moseley in 1781. Connecticut issued notes like these for loans that financed the Revolutionary War. Promissory note signed "Hez Rogers" (vertically) and "William Moseley".Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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FRANKLIN DAVENPORT. Manuscript LS: "Frk Davenport", 1p, 8x13. Woodbury, 1813 December 4. In part: "It was not until yesterday I received your favour of the 25th Novr covering a Mortgage bond...Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MARTIN DE MAYORGA and TEODORO DE CROIX As governing officials of New Spain, they call for increased collection of saltpeter to expedite production of gunpowder. Document is 16¾x22½Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
