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(SELLING THE SCHENECTADY BARRACKS) $125.00
48522-1
Manuscript Document, composed and possibly partly in the hand of Quartermaster Nicholas Quackenbush, 1p. legal folio [Schnectady], Nov. 30, [1783], what appears top be a draft of an advertisment: "To be Sold at Public Auction On Thursday the 30th November Instant at Schenectady the Public Barracks There with the Guard Hosue and Stable." Below, in another hand, are several notes noting that the "Barrick Sold for £160..." Usual folds, rough margins, very light toning, otherwise fine.
(COLONIAL MERCHANTS) $150.00
49807-1
Fine lot of four colonial commercial documents, includes: a receipt, 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 5, 1767, signed by Williamsburg merchant MATTHEW ANDERSON and Penn. Merchant William Phillips; an estate document, 1p. Folio, 1771, concerning the estate of Thos. Darrock, signed by Caleb and Amos Foulke; an accounting of transactions between Thomas Ellison and Samuel Farmer, a storekeeper's bill for sundry items signed by Ellison at bottom; and four receipts, 1775-1782 signed by LUKE MORRIS for transactions between him and Philadelphia merchant EDWARD SHIPPEN. Overall very good.
LANSING, JR., JOHN $85.00
38622-1
(1754 - 1829) American politician. Member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Secretary to General Schuyler (1775-1776), Mayor of Albany (1786), Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court (1790-1798), Chancellor of the State of NY who financed a topographic and geologic study of the Helderberg and Catskill Mountains by Amos Eaton.A.D.S., "John Lansing, Jr.", 1p. 4to., [Albany, N. Y.], Nov. 17, 1812. In part: "Please to pay Mr. Everitt four hundred & seventy nine dollars...taking his receipt in full on the...described contract..." On the verso is an explanation of Everitt's contract with Lansing's company. Light soiling, else very good.
STEPHEN MOYLAN $300.00
60047-53
(1737 – 1811) Irish American patriot leader during the American Revolutionary War. He had several positions in the Continental Army including Muster-Master General, Secretary and Aide to Washington, Quartermaster General, commander of the Fourth Continental Light Dragoons and commander of the Cavalry of the Continental Army. Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p., Mar. 4, 1794, in part: "...I have a favorite object in view, which cannot be accomplished until I have the certificate for my commutation in possession...if you can...expedite this business...". Expertly silked on verso, very good. Moylan here may have been referring to his Revolutionary War pension.
RICHARD BUTLER $750.00
50501-1
(d. 1791) Pennsylvania officer in the American Revolution serving with Morgan's Rifles. Following the war, he became an Indian agent, negotiating the treaties at Fort Stanwix (1784) and Fort McIntosh (1785). Serving as a major general, he commanded the right wing at St. Clair's defeat at the Wabash, and was mortally wounded there on Nov. 4, 1791. Very fine content A.L.S. 2pp. legal folio with integral address leaf, Carlisle [Penn.] July 3, 1784 to General Edward Hand concerning preparations for his mission, together with Oliver Wolcott and Arthur Lee, to negotiate with the Six Nations in what would become the second Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1784). "...I was honor'd with polite letter of the 11th June from Lancaster with copys [sic] of Resolves of Congress of 16th Apr & 30 June for which trouble I beg leave to appologize [sic] at the same time I return thanks...I have yet no Acct. from my Colleague Mr. Lee who promis'd to call this day the first week in this month to proceed to Philada together should he not come before Wednesday next I shall take up my line of march on Thursday - I have wrote Mr Wolcott & am in hopes he will meet me at Philada for many good reasons should he not think yrs sufficiently potent will have to go to N. York which I think a wrong place being far from the Financier [Robert Morris] & other Public Officers with whom we have business & I wish to know if our Assembly will take up this part of the business with spirit - Mr Montgomery has had some talk on the topicks [sic] we convers'd on at Annapolis [then the current seat of the Continental Congress] he thinks some writing should be drawn on the affair & sign'd before I set out by the whole, this I think may be well as we should really know our dependence should you agree...I shall take the liberty to drop you a line frequently to inform how matters go on & shall (if we get out) be punctual & particular in the grand affair - I have some thought it will be late but still am determined if my influence will have any weight not to be stop[p]ed by trifles & request you & all your friends influence with the Assembly to forward the business...". The "Resolves of Congress" of which Butler speaks here, concerned the mission of the commissioners. On April 16, "On the report of a committee, consisting of Mr. [Edward] Hand, Mr. [Hugh] Williamson and Mr. [David] Howell, to whom was referred a motion of Mr. [Edward] Hand...[it was] Resolved, That the commissioners for treating with the Indian nations be informed that as Congress are desirous of having that important business effected with the utmost dispatch and at as little expence [sic] as possible, the fifth article of their instructions so far as it enjoins the holding of separate and distinct treaties with the several nations is dispensed with, and that they the said commissioners are hereby authorised [sic] to treat with the said several nations of Indians collectively or at different times and places as they shall find most conducive to the Interest of the United States". The Treaty of Fort Stanwix of 1784 served as a formal peace treaty between the United States and the Six Nations (Iroquois) who had sided with the British Empire during the Revolutionary War. The Iroquois delegation was initially led by Joseph Brandt who had arrived with instructions to cede no land. However, Brandt soon had to leave the conference for a planned visit to England, and the delegation, now led by Cornplanter and Captain Acorn Hill agreed to rescind claims to the Ohio Country. The treaty was soon rejected by most of the Iroquois Confederacy, as did the actual residents of the region: the Shawnee, Delaware and Mingo, necessitating a new round of negotiations and land purchases that would continue for the next two decades. A superb letter. Usual folds, integral address panel laid into a larger sheet, some minor losses from seal tear repaired with period paper, biography affixed to rear of address panel, else fine condition. EBAY 650
OLIVER ELLSWORTH $80.00
30426-1
(1745 - 1807) American politician, delegate to the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.A.D.S. "Oliver Ellsworth" in the text, 1p. oblong 8vo., Hartford, March, 1785, an order that he be paid the sum of twenty shillings for his expenses in prosecuting a case. Very good.
RICHARD HOWE $250.00
60047-6
(1725 - 1799) British admiral who sailed with his brother William to America to seek peace with the colonies and secure American loyalty to the crown. When his mission proved a failure, Howe commanded British naval forces for two years, during which he battled a superior fleet under the Count d'Estaing off Newport. His signature "Howe", on a small 8vo. partly-printed slip removed from a larger document, apparently a warrant dated at the Royal Hospital at Greenwich, Feb. 22, 1785 directed to Sir. Hugh Pallister and countersigned "Cha Bred" and "Arden". Fine condition. Matted and framed with a portrait of the admiral.
JOHN STARK $450.00
60047-15
(1728 - 1822) American Revolution brigadier general engaged at Bunker Hill, Trenton and Princeton, winner of the battle at Bennington against Burgoyne, and served on the court-martial that condemned Major John Andre. Large, bold signature "John Stark ", cut from a document. Stark includes an additional note: "signed at the age of 86", which would place the date of signing at 1814. Affixed to a 4" x 5" backing but no show-through from adhesive, light toning and minor foxing, else very good.
WILLIAM MOULTRIE $475.00
60047-18
(1730 - 1805) American Revolution major general who repulsed the British attack on Sullivan's Island, defended Charleston, and was captured and imprisoned by the British until 1782. A.D.S as South Carolina Governor, 1p., oblong 8vo., Charleston, April 29, 1793, regarding funds for Fort Johnson. In part: "...Pay to Maj Hamilton twenty pounds from the contingency fund for the use of Fort Johnson...". Boldly signed, "Willm Mountrie" with his distinctive paraph. Countersigned by WILLIAM HORT, the state treasurer. Verso is docketed with a note of funds received and signed by JOHN HAMILTON, Major. Light toning, minor folds, very good condition.
WILLIAM IRVINE $350.00
60047-30
(1731-1804) Irish-American physician, statesman and soldier from Pennsylvania. Served as brigadier general in the Continental Army and represented Pennsylvania in both the Continental Congress (1787–88) and the United States House of Representatives. A.D.S., 1p., 4to., Philadelphia, August 27, 1792, an enumerated list of certificates with corresponding dollar value. Boldly signed, "Wm. Irvine" with several additional signatures, apparently from the "Certificate Office", countersigning.
THOMAS GAGE $500.00
60047-45
(1721 - 1787) English general and colonial governor of Massachusetts, commander in chief in North America who used troops to seize military stores precipitating the Battle of Lexington and Battle of Bunker Hill, resigned 1775. A.L.S. "Gen'l Gage" in the third person in the first line of text, 2pp. 4to., "Portland Place", June 4, 1784, to a Mr. Blackburn. Gates discusses the measurement of "Turner's estate", and complains about the surveyors: "...They had refused to shew [sic]the survey..." which showed less land than a previous survey had indicated. Some paper loss at bottom costing portions of about six words of text, expertly silked on both sides and inlaid, remaining entirely presentable.
MOSES HAZEN $250.00
60047-58
A.L.S., 1p., 4to, Trent Town, Dec. 14, 1784, to William Duer in regards to a debt. In part: "I am informed by the bearer of this that Mr. McCauly who had a credit on you is gone to England. I have Drawn on you in favour of the bearer Mr. James Glenny for one hundred and Twelve dollars in Specie which I beg you will pay on sight...". The letter's recipient, William Duer, had a storied career in politics as a member of the Continental Congress, Articles of Confederation signer, and contributor to the Federalist Papers, and then in private business before going bankrupt in 1792 when his schemes failed. Expertly inlaid in heavy white stock paper with full-inch borders, age toned, very good.
CHARLES GRAVIER VERGENNES $300.00
60047-70
(1719 - 1787) French foreign minister who supplied secret aid to Washington’s army and supported open alliance with the United States in 1778. Manuscript D.S. 1p. folio, Versailles, [?] 12, 1787, a document requesting the return of a gentleman to London. Boldly signed "De Vergennes" at conclusion, and bearing a secretarial signature of Louis. Folds, light foxing, overall very good condition.
THOMAS HARTLEY $125.00
60047-75
(1748-1800) Colonel in the 6th Pennsylvania regiment, and, in 1778, led a successful expedition against the Indians involved in the notorious Wyoming Massacre. Good content A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., York Town, Sept. 11, 1798, to George Simpson, in part: "...It is intended that a note of 940 Dollars drawn by me...should be endorsed by Tench Coxe I forwarded to you. I presume this will happen agreeably to Direction...". Tench Coxe (1755-1824) was a member of the Continental Congress and an influential political economist who advised Jefferson and Madison. At the time of this letter, he served as commissioner of revenue under Washington. Boldly penned and in fine condition.
CHARLES CORNWALLIS $500.00
60047-35
(1738 - 1805) British major general who drove Washington from New Jersey, defeated Gates at Camden, S.C., and ultimately surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. A.L.S. "Cornwallis", 1p. 4to., Portsmouth, July 28, 1766, to Thomas Thornton advising him that the bearer, one Harvy [?], had served with the 12th Regiment of Foot and had been recommended three years earlier to Lord Granly. Mounting traces on verso, with paper thinned at upper left, else very good.
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