[ Autographs ] Gold Selleck Silliman 1732-1790 American Revolution brigadier general who led a regiment at the battles of Long Island and White Plains, in 1789 he was surprised and captured at his home by a force under Henry Clinton. Uncommon A.L.S. 2pp. sm. folio, Newport, Nov. 23, 1804 to Stephen Twinning in New Haven. Silliman writes a lengthy financial content letter concerning the redemption of about thirty lottery tickets (listed), commissions to be paid, associated fees, and so on. Very good.