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 8173
- SUPPLYING THE FRENCH TROOPS AT JAMESTOWN, VA DURING THE YORKTOWN
CAMPAIGN, 7" X 9" manuscript, September 20th, 1781,
Head of Elk, Maryland. A receipt for seven barrels of cheese
containing 53 Cheeses weighing 965 1/2 pounds shipped on board the
sloop "Betty" received at Head of Elk in good order marked
and numbered which is promised to be delivered to the French Army at
Jamestown during the Yorktown Campaign. Colonel Henry Hollingsworth
receives the shipment [Lt. Colonel and Colonel of the Maryland
Militia.] An interesting document supplying the French Army.
Beautifully written in dark brown
ink............................................$495.00
 8174
- SUPPLIES AT SARATOGA, JULY 15TH, 1777, 7" X 7"
manuscript document giving an account of the provisions for the
Continental Army at Saratoga. Provisions listed were 138 sheep, 8
oxen, 3 1/2 barrels of pork, 21 barrels of beef, 6 barrels of "pease",
120 pounds of hard soap. Dated at Saratoga, 15th July 1777 and signed
by Daniel Hale ADC. With the British army under Burgoyne marching
south towards Saratoga, the Commissary Department requested list of
provisions in storage at various posts along the line of the British
march. The official Saratoga Campaign started after Burgoyne reached
Fort Edward on July 29th, 1777 and ended upon his surrender. Documents
datelined Saratoga are rare. Choice
condition.............................................$695.00
LAST FRENCH GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA,
SIGNED THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE FOR NAPOLEON
6140
Pierre Clement de Laussat (1756-1835) was a French politician, and
the last French governor of Louisiana. Signer of the Louisiana
purchase for Napoleon
 De
Laussat was born in the town of Pau. After serving as receveur
general des finances in Pau and Bayonne, he was imprisoned during
the Terror, but was released and recruited in the armee des
Pyrenees. On April 17, 1797 was elected in the Council of
Ancients. After the coup of 18 Brumaire, he entered in the Tribunat on
December 25, 1799. He was appointed by Napoleon Bonaparte to be
colonial prefect (governor) of Louisiana in 1802. He arrived in the
colony on March 26, 1803. This was just two weeks before Napoleon had
made his decision to sell the Louisiana colony to the United States.
For several months, Laussat ruled as a normal governor and first he
abolished the Cabildo and then he published the Napoleonic Code in the
colony. Several months had gone by and Laussat was hearing that the
colony had been sold to the U.S. but he did not believe it. On July
28, 1803, Laussat wrote to the French government that a rumor that the
colony had been sold was going around New Orleans. On May 18, 1803,
Laussat received word from Napoleon that France had declared war on
England and that he was to transfer the colony to the United States.
On December 20, 1803, he transferred the colony to James Wilkinson and
William Charles Cole Claiborne. On April 21. 1804, he left the colony
and became colonial prefect of Martinique, until 1809 when he was
captured and imprisoned before the English conquest of the island.
  6140
- DOCUMENT, MAY 26TH, 1803, NEW ORLEANS, FRENCH COLONY OF LOUISIANA,
On imprinted Stationary, Neuvelle Orleans, Ano 11 (1803), Le
Prefect Colonial de la Louisiane, 8" X 9", two pages
in French as Commissioner for Napoleon writing in behalf of a friend
and signed with his distinguishing signature. Written shortly after
Laussat learned that France had declared war on England and he was to
transfer the colony of Louisiana to the United States. Choice
condition and extremely rare. Laussat signed the Louisiana Purchase
for Napoleon on December 20th, 1803......................$1,950.00
SOLD
The
Last Spanish Governor of Louisiana Juan Manuel de Salcedo
1801
- 1803
 Salcedo
served under Charles IV and battled his government over rights of
Americans to navigate freely down the Mississippi River below Natchez.
He left for a post in the Canary Islands after he officially
transferred the colony to France on November 30th, 1803 to Laussat who
represented France for Napoleon. Salcedo later became Spanish governor
of Texas.
 6141
Document signed by Salcedo as Spanish Governor of Louisiana on October
20th, 1803 just over a month before Salcedo transferred Louisiana to
the French Commissioner Laussat who represented Napoleon. On
pre-printed official stationary 8" X 13" certifying that
Alexander Claud Garnot was a citizen of New Orleans since 1784.
Salcedo affixed his red wax seal showing his crest. Beautifully
written in brown ink on light blue-green watermarked paper. Choice
condition....................................................$1,500.00
SOLD
 51330 - THE COLONIES IN AMERICA,
Map, overall 8" X 8". Undated but content dictates the
period of the Revolutionary War but style could be c. 1730-50. A Dutch
map titled "America" showing mainly North and
South America with the west coast of Africa and Europe slightly. The
shape of Florida and the elongated California suggests this map has
the style of the early 18th Century. The American west is entitled New
Mexico with Louisiana and Florida joined together suggesting the
Spanish period after 1768. Virginia and the Carolinas stretch to the
west to near the Mississippi River. Border colored in red and green
ink, some foxing at top left edge. A nice representative American map
of the 18th Century..........................$85.00
 6103
- FINAL PAY FOR A SOLDIER IN THE CONNECTICUT LINE, Two
documents, a manuscript affidavit dated September 12th, 1780, 2"
X 7" detailing the service history of Sergt. Benjamin Giddings
who served as a Sergeant from the 26th day of May 1777 until the 26th
day of May 1780 in the second brigade of the Connecticut line and the
7th Battalion of troops commanded by Herman Swift. He had not received
any supplies from the town of Hartford. Accompanying the document is a
6" X 7" preprinted document filled-in and dated September
13th, 1780 paying Giddings 54 pounds, 19 shillings, and two pence.
Giddings signs for receiving this rather large sum but it were for
three years service in the Continental Army, two pieces. Very fine,
final pay for a Continental
soldier....................................$175.00
6104
- REVOLUTIONARY WAR, EXPENSES FOR BRINGING MILITARY SUPPLIES TO
FISHKILL, NY FROM MIDDLETOWN, CT, Middletown, CT, April 19th,
1781, 8" X 10" manuscript listing got sending men and two
teams to Fishkill [NY] from Middletown, CT. The supplies were
commissary supplies for the army at that location. Signed by Ozian
Cone who had previously fought at Monmouth and Germantown and wintered
at Valley Forge and at the huts at Morristown. Comes with a
copy of the roster of the 5th Rgt. Conn. line showing Cone as a member
of the unit. Shows the lodging and expenses of teamsters.
Fine.....................................................$150.00
 1300
- PAYMENT FOR SERVING IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, 4.5" X
6", June 1st, 1780, Hartford, CT. Pre-printed document stating
that Lt. Philemon Hall was owed 40 pounds, 12 shillings,
seven pence for his service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental
Army. This debt was paid to him by June 1st, 1785 with interest to be
paid annually. Cancelled after being paid with numerous manuscript
notations on the verso. Very fine.....................................$100.00
1301
- PAYMENT FOR SERVING IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, 4.5" X
6", June 1st, 1782, Hartford, CT. Major John P. Wyllys
was owed 33 pounds, 1 shilling, three pence for his service in the
Connecticut Line of the Continental Army. Payment was to be made by
June 1st, 1788 with interest paid annually. Cancelled when paid as
usual. Manuscript notations on the
verso...................................$100.00
 1302
- PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, 4.5" X 6,
June 1st, 1782, Hartford, CT. Pre-printed Treasury document for Brewster
Judd who was owed 21 pounds, eleven shillings, three pence for
his past service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army. The
debt was to be paid by June 1, 1787 with interest due annually. Signed
by Treasurer Peter Colt, thought to be an ancestor of Samuel Colt.
Absolutely MINT condition and un-cancelled which is rare to find as
such..............................$175.00
1303
- PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, 4.5" X
6", June 1st, 1782. Pre-printed Treasury document for M.
Israel Strong who was owed 57 pounds, nine shillings, five
pence for his past service in the Connecticut Line of the Continental
Army. The debt was to be paid by June 1st, 1787 with interest due
annually. Signed by Treasurer Peter Colt thought to be an ancestor of
Samuel Colt. Absolutely MINT condition and un-cancelled which is rare
to find as such..............................$175.00
  1309
- GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1732-1799, Commander-in- Chief of the
Continental Army, 1st President of the United States. Signature
framed, a bold signature taken from a dated 1768 Mountain Road Lottery
ticket. A nice dark signature that is tastefully framed in a royal
blue suede mat with Florentine gold trim. Custom framed with a 200th
Anniversary of his birth colored lithograph. Overall 11" X
14". A most difficult signature to obtain today as many clips are
suspect, this one retains the date from the lottery
ticket...........................SOLD
  1310
- GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1732-1799, Commander-in- Chief of
the Continental Army, 1st President of the United States. An
autographed note from General George Washington to Mrs. Bland. "General
Washington presents his respectful compliments, and thanks to Mrs.
Bland for the perusal of the book herewith returned...Sunday March
9th". (undated, but March 9th fell in the Revolution and
post Revolution years on a Sunday in 1777, 1783, and 1788). Mrs. Bland
was the mother-in-law of Reverdy Johnson, Sr. father of the famous
Maryland jurist of the 19th Century Reverdy Johnson, Jr. She was
Martha Dangerfield Bland, wife of Colonel Theordorick Bland, a
Virginia Colonel. Mrs. Bland spent time with the Washington's and knew
them well. A boldly written note by Washington with his
pre-presidential title of "General Washington". Nicely
presented in an 11" X 14" gold frame with blue suede matting
with Florentine gold trim, a vintage 200th Anniversary colored
lithograph print of Washington is included. Over twenty words in
Washington's hand...................................SOLD
 11206
- FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, JOSEPH SHIPPEN WRITES CONCERNING HIS EXPECTED
APPOINTMENT TO LT. COLONEL, 1758, 8" X 14". ALS
signed by Major Joseph Shippen to Richard Peters, Philadelphia
Secretary to the Governor of Pennsylvania from Camp Carlisle, July
13th, 1758. This French and Indian War letter was written by Joseph
Shippen, Jr., who was stationed at Camp Carlisle, Pennsylvania - July
13, 1758. Shippen was a Major of a Pennsylvania Brigade and the letter
concerns his disappointment in not receiving his commission as a
Lieut. Colonel. He writes: "Sir, When Mr. Young arrived here
with several commissions for the field officers in the three
battalions, I had not the least doubt of receiving a Brevet for a
Lieut. Colonel which the Governor was pleased to promise me when I was
in Philadelphia in order to support my rank. Mr. Young cannot even
assure me that such a commission was made out for me. Therefore I
cannot help expressing a great dissatisfaction which such a
disappointment since I am not conscious to myself that I have so far
failed at any part of my duty as to render me more unworthy of rank
than those who were before younger officers and by virtue of their new
commissions will have the precedence and may command me whenever
circumstances gives them the opportunity. I beg the favor of you
mentioning this to the Governor that a Brevet commission for a Lieut.
Colonel dated one day before Colonel Work's may be sent up to me as
soon as possible since I cannot act with any kind of honor as Major of
Brigade without having it with me.........................Joseph
Shippen, Jr.
AS
SHIPPEN IS WRITING THIS LETTER, THE AMERICAN FORCES ARE INVOLVED IN
ONE OF THE MAJOR OPERATIONS OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR: GENERAL
FORBES EXPEDITION TO FT. DUQUESNE (PITTSBURGH). IN SEPTEMBER, THE
ADVANCE PARTY WAS DEFEATED AND MANY OFFICERS CAPTURED. THE MAIN BODY
OF THE U.S. FORCES, OF WHICH SHIPPEN WAS IN, FOUGHT A FURIOUS ATTACK
BY THE FRENCH AND INDIANS IN OCTOBER AT LIGONIER.
The
Shippen family of Philadelphia is very famous. Edward Shippen
immigrated from Yorkshire to Boston in 1668 and later to Philadelphia.
He became Governor of PA in 1703. He had 11 children and Joseph Sr.
was one of them, Joseph Jr. being born to him. Other famous Shippen
children include: a daughter who married Benedict Arnold, Edward
Shippen, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and William Shippen, who
married Alice Lee of the famous Lee family of Virginia. It was also a
Shippen who was the Chief Physician with Washington!
Joseph
Shippen, Jr. was a well educated young man from a very famous family.
Read his letter carefully and you will receive an education in how to
express your dissatisfaction graciously, yet forcefully. The letter is
in beautiful condition...hard to believe it is from 1758! Along with
the letter is an original February 12, 1951 receipt from the Carnegie
bookshop in New York City showing that this letter sold for $22. On
that same invoice, a Hamilton was $7.50. So you can see how desirable
this piece was close to 60 years ago!........................$795.00
SOLD
 11207
- NORTH CAROLINA OFFICER IS APPOINTED AIDE DE CAMP TO GENERAL SUMNER
DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, Camp Beacon Bridge, March 31st,
1782. Letter addressed to General Sumner at Hillsborough, NC. Captain
Thomas Armstrong writes his appreciation to General Sumner for his
appointment as Aide de Camp to his Staff. Armstrong was appointed to
this post on February 11th, 1782. Armstrong was 1st Lt. of the 5th
North Carolina April 1776, Captain October 1777, taken prisoner at
Fort Fayette June 1779, exchanged December 1779, taken prisoner at
Charleston May 1780, exchanged July 1781, later Brevet Major. Jethro
Exum Sumner (1733 - 18 March 1785) was a Brigadier General in the
Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Sumner was
born in Virginia. He was active in the measures that preceded the
Revolution, and in 1760 was paymaster of the provincial troops of
North Carolina and commander at Fort Cumberland. He was also a
commissioned officer in the Virginia Regiment during the French and
Indian War. In 1776, he was appointed by the Provincial Congress
Colonel of the 3rd North Carolina Regiment, and served under George
Washington in the north. He was commissioned Brigadier-General by the
Continental Congress in 1779, was ordered to join General Horatio
Gates in the south, and was at the Battle of Camden in 1780. He then
served under General Nathaniel Greene, and at the Battle of Eutaw
Springs, September 8, 1781, made a bayonet charge, after which he was
active in keeping the Tories in check in North Carolina until the
close of the war. A scarce North Carolina Revolutionary War document.
Light age tone, otherwise fine (folder letter sheet hand carried to
Sumner)...........................$295.00
SOLD
 82710
- FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR PAYING THE TROOPS, Lebanon, CT, April
9th, 1757. Order written and signed by Connecticut Governor Jonathan
Trumbull stating that Captain Israel Putnam has come to him desiring
money from the pay table to pay his company of men. Trumbull writes to
Colonel Fowler for the money for the company from the Colony. On the
verso, Trumbull notes that the money was received - $50 (would be in
Spanish Dollars), 2 Johnnes, and two small pieces of milled gold.
Trumbull signs the document twice. Putnam later became a Revolutionary
War General. 4" X 5", beautiful manuscript, near mint
condition. Rare French & Indian War funding for troops. Putnam and
Captain Rogers (Rogers Rangers) made a famous scouting mission deep in
French Territory at Crown Point in 1757 and made a hasty escape with
Putnam counting 14 bullet holes in his blanket and a hole through his
canteen................................................$375.00
SOLD
 82711
- CLOTHING FOR THE CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY, May 8th, 1780,
Middletown, CT. 6" X 7", manuscript listing of clothing
signed by John Throop, Lt. of Artillery, Colonel Lamb's Rgt. Notes
coats, vests, linens, woolen breeches, all totaling 19 pounds. This
artillery unit fought in nearly all the engagement in the North and at
Yorktown. Very fine.....................................$215.00
 82712
- WRITTEN AT WILLIAMSBURG, VA, PAYING THE BRIGADE OF TEAMSTERS IN THE
SERVICE OF THE FRENCH ARMY AT YORKTOWN INCLUDING ONE NEGRO TEAMSTER,
Williamsburg, VA, January 1st, 1782. 8" X 15", all
hand-lined an filled-in. A detailed listing of expenses for the wagon
men in the service of the French Army in that locale including the
period November 7th, 1781. One of the wagon men was noted as DICK
(a Negro) and was paid 9 pounds and 12 shillings. The brigade
was commanded by Thomas Gardner who served at the LEXINGTON
ALARM, FOUGHT AT GERMANTOWN, WINTERED AT VALLEY FORGE WITH WASHINGTON,
FOUGHT AT MONMOUTH. A huge detailed listing dated and written
at Williamsburg, VA. Fine, trifle paper loss at left edge unaffecting
any data. Rare content and such a large document.....................$650.00
SOLD
 82713
- THE SIEGE OF BOSTON, RIFLEMEN ARE PAID FOR FORAGE COSTS TO BOSTON
FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO JOIN WASHINGTON, August 25th, 1775,
4" X 7" manuscript. The Colony of Connecticut pays for the
oats for the wagon horses carrying the baggage of a rifle Company to
join Washington at Boston. A company of expert rifleman under Captain
Michael Cresap were on the march to join Washington from Maryland. He
marched the company 550 miles in 22 days to be the first Southern unit
to join Washington for the Siege of Boston. Signed by Oliver
Ellsworth. An extremely rare Colonial early war document signed by
Ellsworth................$695.00
SOLD
 81714
- PAYMENT FOR ARMS USED AT BUNKER HILL, June 1st, 1775,
5.5" X 7.5" manuscript account of payment for three guns and
two bayonets sold and delivered to Jedediah Hide, 1st Lt. 6th Regiment
"for the defense of this Colony". Hide fought
at BUNKER HILL 16 days later and previously fought at the Lexington
Alarm on April 19th, 1775. Signed by Oliver Ellsworth famous Colonial
Jurist. Excellent condition. Bunker Hill related documents are
rare..............$675.00 SOLD
LIGHT HORSE HARRY LEE
 Henry
Lee III (January 29, 1756 - March 25, 1818) was an early American
patriot who served as the Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia
Representative to the United States Congress. During the American
Revolution, Lee served as a Cavalry Officer in the Continental Army
and earned the name Light Horse Harry. He was also the father
of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Autographed
Letter signed, dated at Richmond, VA, November 25th, 1793 to John
Minor at Fredericksburg, VA. 1 page addressed to John Minor at
Fredericksburg, VA (JOHN MINOR, American (1761-1816). General Minor
from Fredericksburg, VA was an officer of both the American
Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was also a lawyer in private
life. In 1783, General Minor unsuccessfully urged the Virginia General
Assembly to pass a bill to emancipate the slaves in the state of
Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1805
to 1807. He died in Richmond, VA, while sitting as one of the electors
of the college which cast the vote for James Monroe for President of
the United States. (General Minor and President Monroe were close
personal friends.)
 Lee
writes Minor on the new uniforms for the "LI" - (Richmond
Light Infantry)...He expresses joy in tell John Minor that the
uniforms of the "LI" requires no amendment. They will adapt
the state uniform colors of "blue and white". He continues
to ask Minor whether this uniform will command money (funds from the
state) or whether the "Quarry" of SLAVE there can be bought
into use. Signed Henry C. Lee, Richmond, November 25th (1793). Lee
writes his old military friend as Governor of Virginia in regard to
the uniforms need for "The Richmond Light Infantry" that was
formed in May 1793 and operated as a Militia unit from 1794-1807.
8" X 11", all in Lee's hand, some archival restoration on
verso.........................................$695.00
SOLD
 71802
- RAISING A COMPANY TO REINFORCE WASHINGTON IN NEW YORK JUNE 1776,
8.5" X 14", pre-printed and filled-in. Stephen Goodwin as a
Captain was given 300 pounds by the State of Connecticut to form a
company destined to reinforce Washington in New York. Dated June 28th,
1776 only days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Goodwin served as Captain of the 4th Company, Colonel Gay's Regiment,
Second Battalion, Wadsworth's Brigade. The Company served at the
Brooklyn front at the Battle of Long Island August 29-30th, 1776 and
the retreat from Long Island on September 15th, and then with the main
army at White Plains. Signed by Stephen Goodwin, Abner Sheppard, David
Bull, and Samuel Elmore. Goodwin is ordered to "join the
Continental Army in New York. Goodwin's Company was part of
Washington's army that slipped past the British army back to New
Jersey as they were pinned against the river and were nearly captured
by Howe's massive army. Howe's decision not to pursue Washington to
the river allowed Washington to save the remainder of his army after
suffering a huge defeat days before by a combined force of British and
Hessians. Two small paper seals are fixed to the document. Bright and
firm. An important 1776 dated document regarding troops destined to
aid Washington's army on Long Island. Extremely rare, very fine light
age tone at fold, (comes with records of the
unit)..................................$850.00
SOLD
61228 - WRITTEN IN THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII, 1509 - 1547,
12" X 12.5" manuscript document with scalloped top, written
on vellum in early English script, indenture or agreement to sell
property written the 8th day of February in the 26th (XX6th) year
of the reign of Henry the Eight (1535) refers to Norfolk and old
Buckingham. A beautiful document to frame written during the period of
the first exploration of the Americas. Condition is very fine, comes
with his portrait..........................................$450.00
  61229
- WRITTEN IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH,
1558 - 1603, 7" X 16" vellum document written in old English
script. Dated September 5th year one of the reign of Elizabeth
thus the date written was September 6th, 1558. An indenture or
legal obligation written between two parties. Hanging from this
impressive document is a 1" square embossed red wax seal. During
the reign of Elizabeth preliminary explorations of the Eastern coasts
of America took place including Raleigh's attempts to colonize Roanoke
Island. Impressive to display with ELIZABETH's name
quite bold. Very fine, comes with a portrait of
Elizabeth.............................................$385.00
 61230
- WRITTEN IN THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF ELIZABETH, 1558 -
1603, Manuscript indenture written in the 5th year of the reign of
Elizabeth (1563) and dated January 6th. 9" x 19" with
scalloped top, rather large name of Elizabeth on the top line, written
in old English script, beautiful manuscript on vellum. Comes with a
silver 6 Pence dated 1573 showing a portrait of Elizabeth (weak), date
is strong............................$425.00
  61231
- CHARLES I, 19 November 1600 - 30 January 1649, the second
son of James I, was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
from 27 March, 1625 until his execution on 30 January, 1649. Charles
famously engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of
England. He was an advocate of the Divine Right of Kings, which was
the belief that kings received their power from God and thus could not
be deposed (unlike the similar Mandate of Heaven). Many of his English
subjects feared that he was attempting to gain absolute power. He was
tried for Treason after the Second Civil War and executed. During his
reign, the English Colonies in America greatly grew and spread. This
vellum Indenture was written in the first month of Charles I's reign
in April 1625. It has a beautiful scalloped top with a red wax seal
with a thistle signifying the House of Stuart. 14" X 23".
With an early numeral date (previous rulers showed the dates
phonically written into the text). Superb to
display......................................$275.00
 A
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER AND SAILOR WHO SAILED WITH CAPTAIN JOHN
BARRY GIVES AFFIRMATION OF HIS REVOLUTIONARY WAR MILITARY SERVICE ON
THE FAMOUS AMERICAN WARSHIP ALLIANCE
61503
- Brackley Shaw (1761 - 1839), in a two page letter written in 1818
gives details of his military service in the Continental Army and Navy
(1780 - 1781) including the last voyage of the US Frigate ALLIANCE
captioned by Captain John Barry who is known as the father of the United
States Navy. Shaw details his army and navy career and mentions the
wounding of Captain Barry in the shoulder by grapeshot in an encounter
with a British ship. Shaw describes his tenure on the ALLIANCE
as a captain of a gun crew. The purpose of this letter was to claim any
pension owed him for his survive in the military of the United States as
he was in need of the funds. Shaw, in part, describes his career writing
from Abington, MA...April 18th, 1818, "...I, Brackley Shaw of
Abington in the County of Plymouth  Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, declare and set forth that I was in the land and sea
service of the United States in the late Revolutionary War...I enlisted
in the Spring of 1776 into Captain Isaac Ranger's Co., Colonel Whitney's
regiment for seven months which the term was completed at Dorchester at
Nantucket near Boston and was honorably discharged. I enlisted sometime
in the year 1780 on board the frigate ALLIANCE, John Barry Esq.
Commander for one year. I was on board upon the retaking of the Venetian
ship from the British Privateer on March 4th, 1781. I commanded one of
the guns on the ALLIANCE and remained on the ALLIANCE nearly a year and
went into the Port of Boston. Our commander was wounded in the shoulder
by grapeshot and our vessel was shattered by various actions which she
had been engaged and rendered unfit for duty. I was honorably discharged
after having been on the ALLIANCE for 10-11 months and never received
any written discharge. I am reduced in my circumstances and stand in
need of assistance from my country...Brackley Shaw. The incident
Shaw refers to on March 4th, 1781, involved the ALLIANCE
and BUONO COMPAGNIA and the HMS Alert. The
wounding of Captain Barry occurred with an encounter with the HMS
ATALANTA on June 6th, 1781. The ALLIANCE was
restored in Boston and continued encounters with British ships until
1783. Barry is regarded as the Father of the United States Navy
for his actions during the Revolutionary War. A rare letter, written
post-war by a member of the 1780-81 crew of the famous ALLIANCE. Old
restoration at folds, manuscript is written in bold brown
ink..........................................$350.00
SOLD
 61504
- FUNDS FOR RAISING COLONEL SAMUEL MOTT'S REGIMENT FOR THE DEFENSE OF
THE UNITED STATES, 7" X 8", manuscript pay voucher
giving Colonel Samuel Mott 2400 Pounds for the expenses of the raising
of Mott's Regiment for the defense of the United States dated at
Hartford, CT, May 22nd, 1778. Signed by Samuel Mott as receiving the
funds. Boldly written, very fine.....................................$150.00
SOLD
61903
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN MASSACHUSETTS, 6" X 7",
pre-printed form signed by Abraham Lincoln, collector of revenue for
Warrenton, MA, September 26th, 1799 for duty paid on a carriage. An
interesting name tie as Abraham Lincoln's ancestors were from
Massachusetts (came to Massachusetts in the 17th Century). Very good and
one mist note the similarity on how this Abraham Lincoln signed
"Lincoln" with the "oln" very similar to the
President...............................$45.00
SOLD
 61901
- SIEGE OF BOSTON, FLOUR FOR THE TROOPS, 4" X 7",
manuscript receipt dated at Cambridge (Mass.), November 17th, 1775,
receiving money from Major David McClellan paying John Wilson for ten
barrels of wheat flour weighing 3075 pounds for Joseph Trumbull, the
Commissary General. At Cambridge, MA, Washington arrived in 1775 to take
command of the fledging American troops, who were camped on the
Cambridge Common. That campsite is known as the birthplace of the
American Army. Flour to be made into bread for the first American
troops. Very fine..............................$125.00
SOLD
 61902
- DRUMMER AND FIFERS BEING PAID IN 1776, 2" X 7", a
very unusual Revolutionary War pay item. On the obverse side is a
receipt for $6.00 "towards my brother Abraham Kimball's wages"
received April 12th, 1776 from Captain Sanford Morgan and signed as
received by Thomas Kimball. On the reverse of the small receipt is a
notation of pay to Sergeants, Corporals, drummers, and fifers for the
total of 108 pounds and four shillings. A scarce mention of drummers and
fifers in 1776, which is the view many think of when they think of a
Continental unit marching with drummers and fifers. Quite an interesting
small document......................................$95.00
SOLD
LETTER CARRIED
BY THE FIRST STEAMBOAT ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - THE NEW ORLEANS,
1812
60901 - LETTER
SHEET DATED JUNE 17TH, 1812, Postmarked NEW ORLEANS, June 2nd
(1812), addressed to Gabriel Tichener at Natchez, Mississippi from the
firm of William Kennert & CO. of New Orleans. Marked mail with 32
cents paid postage. Financial letter regarding drafts of money to be
exchanged for specie (gold & silver) with specific mention to the
steamboat NEW ORLEANS, which had arrived in New Orleans on January
10th, 1812 and put on the New Orleans-Natchez trade route on
January17th, 1812. The ship had just completed the first historic trip
down the Ohio-Mississippi Rivers from Pittsburg. By June 1812, the NEW
ORLEANS was making trips to Natchez from New Orleans once every three
weeks. The interesting letter mentions the new "Steamboat"
twice as well as Edward Livingston, brother of Robert Livingston who
was one of the partners owning the new boat. Robert Fulton, Robert
Livingston, and Nicholas Roosevelt jointly owned the boat and Nicholas
Roosevelt and his wife accompanied the boat on the initial voyage to
New Orleans. This letter was mailed to Natchez on or about June 20th
after being written from June 17th through June 20 pending an answer
on acceptance of drafts by an individual. By that time the mail was
being carried by the NEW ORLEANS between New Orleans and Natchez due
to the time saved by the new steamboat. Comments by the writer attest
to this practice by June stating that per Steamboat they have received
a letter from a representative (from Natchez)...also that Captain
Clement had just handed them Mr. Tichener's favor (letter of the 29th
"May 29th") - (Captain Clement of the NEW ORLEANS), also in
conclusion a mention of money to be sent in the form of specie "byt
the return of the steamboat" (return trip to Natchez). A
political note seen in this letter is the mention of meeting with M
(Mr.) Livingston to find out what his intentions are in relation for
the contract for carrying specie. (Edward Livingston was the brother
of Robert Livingston and was firmly entrenched with the politics of
New Orleans). The Livingston's, Fulton, and Roosevelt were determined
to create a monopoly on the river with their new steamboat and
contracts to carry mail/specie were in their sights.
New Orleans, June
17th, 1812
Gabriel Tichener Esq.
Dear Sir. We have
a letter from our W. Kinnie per steamboat dated the 30th
advising us that he had sold you payables out of the drafts in our
hands for the account of your bank. Two sets of exchange on New York
for $1,624.54 dollars which we charge to the Dr. of the bank. WE have
offered the acceptance we hold at the different banks, but the
pressure for money is so great that we have not got them done. We have
there fore judged most for your interest after consulting Judge Martin
on the subject who is of the opinion to purchase a draft with the
acceptance of 60 days allowing bank discounts to make equivalent to
cash, bills being now at par and you will please find enclosed Amory
Callending CO. exchange on J. Lenox & W. Maitland of New York at
60 days. Sight for $1000 which please pass to our credit and advice
accordingly. When the drafts we hold are in funds we will remit the
balance due you either in bills of exchange or specie as you may
direct. Whenever your banks finds an advantage on having good bills
from Eastern States, Tennessee, or Kentucky, we shall be happy in
attending in any negotiations which may promote your interest views. I
beg you shall communicate freely on such subjects as we have frequent
opportunities in purchasing such drafts on liberal terms.
Captain
Clement has just called and handed us your esteemed favor of the 29th
along with $6000 in bank notes and drafts on Samuel Elkins for
$1683.76, which has been sent to his house for acceptance, but he is
not to be found this evening-if accepted shall attend to your
directions respecting the remittance in specie-shall send your
$6000 by return of the steamboat. We shall call on M. Livingston
tomorrow and ascertain his intentions in respect to the contract for
carrying specie. We remain very respectfully, Wm. Kennert & CO.
We have seen Mr.
Elkins who says he will let us know tomorrow whether he will accept
the drafts or not...
June 20 - Drafts
are accepted Mr. Ellis
An important
correspondence carried to Natchez by the NEW ORLEANS as well as
mention of the boat several times along with commentary on Edward
Livingston involved with letting a contract for drayage on the river.
The NEW ORLEANS was lost July 14th, 1814 near Baton Rouge after
serving the New Orleans-Natchez trade for over two years. Letter is
complete with fold separations restored. New Orleans cancellation is
near clear with the last digit of the date weak (June 2). Usual age
tone to paper, but easily readable. An extremely early Steamboat NEW
ORLEANS steamboat item, just a few months in the career of the NEW
ORLEANS on the Mississippi River.
RARE...............................................$750.00
SOLD
 BURGOYNE'S
1777 CAMPAIGN THROUGH THE MOHAWK VALLEY TO SARATOGA, 8" X
10" map dated 1778 by Thomas Kitchin, "Part of the Counties
of Charlotte & Albany in the Province of New York being the seat
of War between the King's forces under Lt. General Burgoyne and the
Rebel Army." A wonderful hand-colored map showing
Burgoyne's track from Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Edward, Fort Anne, and
then the Saratoga area. At Saratoga, Burgoyne's forces were defeated
badly by General Gates with the British losing 5700 soldiers as
prisoners of war. A beautiful map colored in pastel colors, matted,
close trim to left border. Otherwise very
fine.......................................................$395.00
SOLD
RARE
BRITISH ACCOUNTS OF THE AMERICANS AT SIEGE AT BOSTON RIGHT AFTER
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, The London Chronicle,
December 5th, 1775, 8 pages. A description of the British
building fortifications on the Heights of Charles Town following the
Battle of Bunker Hill, only 1000 yards apart, constant cannonading,
every once in a while we lose a man, Dr. Franklin and others on the
way to the American Camp at Cambridge. Rebels forced our lines
at Bunker Hill, sunk British ships on the way to Charles Town, affairs
in the Carolinas, a definite concern shown over which way the
Colonists will lean in that area, fortifications at Charleston,
SC...an excellent issue with excellent early accounts of the
Revolution in America. Excellent
condition........................................$165.00
SOLD
8
- ABSCONDED
OUT OF THE STATE, Connecticut 1777, 2.5" X 7"
manuscript document outlining costs to the constable in finding four
men who absconded the State without paying their taxes due and do not
have an estate within the State. The State paid the Constable out of
State funds. Very
fine......................................................$65.00
10
- SERVED
AT THE LEXINGTON ALARM IN 1775, pay voucher printed and
filled-in for Peter Whitney of Fairfield. 8 pounds, four shillings
& two pence in Spanish dollars or gold upon the cessation of
hostilities, February 1st, 1781. Fine, cut, cancelled as usual, but no
loss of any paper. Whitney served at the Lexington alarm in
1775...........................................$100.00
11
- 13
BLANKETS PURCHASED FOR THE TROOPS, Middleton, Connecticut,
September 20th, 1778. The state paid the selectmen of Middleton for
the 13 blankets to be used by the state (state soldiers). Very
fine................................................$55.00
12
- FRENCH
AND INDIAN WAR ABATEMENT OF TAXES, 2" X 5"
manuscript dated 1757 at New Haven, CT. A tax abatement (exemption)
for the year 1756. Soldiers who served in the military were exempt
from the yearly tax on property. Have several mentioning different men
involved. Fine........................................................$49.00/each
14
- 1779 BLANKETS FOR THE CONNECTICUT TROOPS, 6" X 7",
manuscript receipt dated February 2nd, 1779 paying the Town of
Middletown 39 pounds, 19 shillings, and six pence for 13 blankets
supplied to troops by the Selectmen of the town. Paid by the State to
the town. Very fine condition.................................$65.00
15
- 1791
PENNSYLVANIA INDENTURE WITH A NOTE AND SIGNATURE OF JOHN BARCLAY,
12" X 24". A legal indenture concerning a certain tract of
land in Northampton County that Barkley writes a long affidavit on the
verso concerning the legality of the agreement and attesting to the
additional witnesses, John Barclay of Bucks County, PA served as an
officer in the Continental Army from 1776 to 1781. In 1787, he was a
delegate to the Pennsylvania Convention to ratify the Constitution. He
was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. A large Colonial era
document, very good age tone to the vellum, but very dark
manuscript.........................................................$195.00
18
- A
BLANKET AND CLOTHING GIVEN TO A SOLDIER ON THE NORTHERN FRONTIER,
April 1781, 7" X 9" manuscript voucher from the town of
Colebrook giving Philip Ryla clothing and a blanket as he was
described as a "soldier in the Connecticut line in the
Continental Army." Records show Ryla served in the Northern
Department at Fort Anne and Fort George. Very
fine...................................................$140.00
 19
- ORIGINAL PRINTED VIEWS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S STOVES, c.
1770, 8" X 10", "American Stoves of the Improved
Construction". Five views of Franklin's famous stoves.
Copperplate print, first examples of a contemporary view of Franklin's
famous inventions. Ex-Frank Kravic Collection. Very fine
condition................................$225.00
20
- SHIRTS, STOCKINGS, MITTENS, AND SHOES GIVEN TO THE SOLDIERS,
8" X 14", February 8th, 1781. A large boldly written
document showing receipt of 4 linen shirts, 4 pairs of woolen
stockings, 2 pairs of mittens, and 2 pairs of shoes being given by the
town of Colebrook, CT for use of soldiers in the Connecticut Line.
Valued at 7 pounds, 12
shillings...................................................$150.00
21
- THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN IN 1781, The New York Herald,
April 12th, 1862, 10 pages. A fantastic near full page map of
the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. The defenses of Lord
Cornwallis and the lines of forces besieging the American and French
forces under General Washington and Count Rochambeau, shows the
vicinity of Yorktown and the Glouster Point area. A most desirable map
that would look outstanding framed (on page 2). Although published in
1862, this is still a very desirable item for display. Text on another
page describes the situation during the Yorktown Campaign. Choice
condition.....................................$75.00
22
- A DETAILED LIST OF CLOTHING GIVEN TO A CONNECTICUT SOLDIER,
7" X 7", Colebrook, CT., January 26th, 1781. A detailed
listing of clothing given to Philip Ryla late of Colonel Warner's
Regiment in the Continental Army by the Selectmen of Colebrook, CT.
Ryla received 2 shirts, two pairs of stockings, one pair of shoes, and
one pair of mittens at a cost to the State of 4 pounds and sixteen
shillings. Ryla served in the Northern Dept. at Forts Anne and George.
Very fine..............................................$150.00
23
- RARE ARTILLERY DOCUMENT 1780, 6.5" X 7.5",
Middletown, CT., May 8th, 1780. A manuscript written listing clothing
given to the Continental Artillery and signed by John Throop, Lt.
Artillery, a member of Colonel Lambs Artillery Regiment which served
in all the Northern battles as well as Yorktown (comes with roster of
Colonel Lambs Artillery showing Throop as serving 1777-1783). Near
mint condition. Revolutionary War Artillery documents are
rare.....................................$225.00
24
- A SERGEANT OF THE MATROSSES' FAMILY RECEIVED AID FROM THE STATE
WHILE HE SERVED IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, 8" X 14",
1778. All manuscript. Charles Peck, who was described as Sergeant of
the Matrosses, had been given provisions for his family's support
while he was in the Army. This lengthy document details the multitude
of supplies given his family...salt, rice, tallow, corn, pork, wheat,
shoes, "flower", wood, etc. A very long
accounting.....................................$165.00
25
- BEEF FOR THE ARMY, 2" X 7", Waterbury, CT., July
1781. Manuscript receipt for "one beef creature" valued at
10 pounds and seventeen shillings. This receipt was for paying for
beef for the Continental Army......................................$49.00
 32
- THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, April 5th, 1781, Boston, MA. Four
pages with handsome masthead, contains a series of important acts
approved by JOHN HANCOCK, is preventing trade with the
enemies of the United States, punishments for crimes that are against
the Public Safety. An excellent account of a sea battle between the
French Fleet and the British Fleet listing the ships engaged on both
sides and the amount of cannons on board, battle action reports from
the South between General Greene and Lord Cornwallis
near Guilford Court House in North Carolina, gives the causalities of
the battle, more news on the late battles in North Carolina, Lee
(Light Horse Harry Lee) wins a cavalry battle, Cornwallis entrenching
himself at Hillsborough, much more on the Naval actions along the
coast. An excellent late War issue, paper is near mint with a slight
trim on page 3/4 affecting the very end of several merchant
ads.............................................$425.00
36
- REVOLUTIONARY WAR ARTILLERY DOCUMENTS DATED FEBRUARY 12TH, 1776,
5" X 8", Hartford, CT. $864 requisition for pay for Colonel
Burrell's battalion to raise a company of Matrosses (artillery
Privates who performed the semi-skilled tasks in firing a cannon).
Both Major Bull and Major Bigelow were with Benedict Arnold when he
captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and later Bull was killed at
Yorktown. Signed by Bigelow, scarce artillery item, bold
manuscript.......................................$295.00
37
- FURNISHING THREE CONNECTICUT COMPANIES FOR WAR, 6" X
8", Weathersfield, CT. An excellent manuscript, official approval
of expenses incurred by Elijah Demming for assisting and furnishing
supplies to Captain Elizah Wright's Company destined to West Point,
NY. Captain William Pipkins destined for White Plains and then to
Rhode Island, and Captain Hezekiah Wells destined to New London, CT,
approved for payment. Beautiful
manuscript...............................................$275.00
38
- FINAL PAY FOR A SERGEANT IN THE CONNECTICUT LINE, 2" X
7", 2 documents, manuscript affidavit dated September 12th, 1780
detailing the service history of Sergeant BEnjamin Giddings who served
from May 26th, 1777 to May 26th, 1780 in the Second Brigade of the
Connecticut Line and the 7th Battalion of Troops commanded by Herman
Swift. He had not received any supplies from the Town of Hartford.
Accompanying the document is a printed document, 6" X 7",
that is filled-in in ink dated September 13th, 1780 paying Giddings 54
pounds, 19 shillings and 2 pence. Giddings signs the pay receipt
receiving his three years pay in one large sum. Very
fine........................................$175.00
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- GEORGE CLINTON, (July 26, 1739 - April 20, 1812). An
American soldier and politician. He was the first (and
longest-serving) elected Governor of New York, and then the Vice
President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James
Madison. He was picked to be Jefferson's running mate in the 1804
Presidential election, replacing Aaron Burr. He served as the fourth
Vice President of the United States, first under Jefferson, from 1805
to 1809, and then under James Madison from 1809 until his death of a
heart attack in 1812. He was the first Vice President to die in
office. 1791 appointment for Henry Staring to become 1st Judge
in the County of Herkimer and signed by Clinton as Governor of New
York. Exquisite huge 4.5" wax embossed seal of state. These large
seals are often found cracked and broken. Document is entirely
manuscript and on vellum (10" X 16"), framed overall
20" X 24". Very nice condition, not
common........................................$495.00
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- PAYMENT FOR A SOLDIER IN THE CONNECTICUT LINE, 1782,
Promissory note for payment for a Continental soldier for past wages
and to be paid in gold or silver. The soldier was described as being
in the Connecticut Line. The certificate was hole cancelled when paid
and there are many, many notations as to payments on the back,
fine..............................$55.00
46
- FIFTH REGIMENT CONNECTICUT LINE, 8" X 10", April
4th, 1781. Manuscript report of the expenses paid to deliver
provisions to Fishkill, NY dated at Middletown, CT and signed by Ozian
Cone who is shown on the roster of the 5th Connecticut which fought at
Germantown and Monmouth and wintered at Valley Forge and at the
Morristown huts. Quite detailed and lists all paid for the services in
moving the provisions. Comes with printed roster. A large
document.........................................$150.00
55 - THE CONTINENTAL ARMY GUN WAD
BIBLE, 7 1/2"
by 9 1/2". This is an original leaf (page) from "BIBLIA,
DAS 1ST: DIE GANZE GOTTLICHE HEILIGE SCHRIFT ALTEN UND NEUEN
TESTAMENTS" (The Holy Bible,...Old and New Testaments in
German). Printed by Christopher Saur at Germantown, PA in 1776. Martin
Luther's translation. Printer Christopher Saur, Jr. While this edition
of some 3,000 copies was at press, war came to Germantown. A bloody
battle was fought there with General Howe's Redcoats in October, 1777
resulting in a defeat for the Rebel forces. IN the confusion that
followed, Saur, who remained neutral in the conflict with England, was
suspected of being a Loyalist and his home and business were
confiscated by the U.S. and sold at auction. The sheets of most of the
edition (only some 125 Bibles had been bound and sold by 1777) were
auctioned in 1778 and eventually were used in the manufacture of
cartridges for the muskets of the soldiers of the Continental Army.
This edition has ever since been known as the "gun-wad
Bible"...1
Leaf.....................................................$40.00
REVOLUTIONARY
WAR FINANCES IN NEW YORK, 8" X 13", September 7th,
1779. A page folio manuscript letter directed to the Speaker of the
General Assembly of New York by Direck Ten Brook Commissioner of the
Continental Loan Office in Albany resigning his office due to health
issues. Large manuscript..............................................$145.00
1683
MALLET COLORED PRINT OF THE HURON INDIANS,
5" X 6.5". Woodcut print that has been water colored showing
a Huron Indian Camp. Alain Mallet published a book in 1683 for Louis
XIV of maps and views of the world at the time. Quite nice and
colorful................................................$145.00
1683
MALLET COLORED PRINT OF FLORIDA INDIANS,
5" X 6.5". Woodcut print that has been water colored showing
a male and female Florida Indian. The male holding a bow with a quiver
of arrows on his back. Alain Mallet published a book in 1683 for Louis
XIV of maps and views of the world at the time. Quite nice and
colorful...........................$145.00
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