60047-53 - STEPHEN MOYLAN

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.