[ Autographs ] John Brooks 1752-1825 American revolutionary patriot and physician, Brooks was a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortifyBunker Hill on the night preceding the battle. A.L.S. as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p. 4to., Salem, Feb. 14, 1819 to Boston merchant Isaac Child requesting that a due bill be sent to him, send- ing Child funds, and adding: '... If Mr. Ripley or... Morrill have Tar & Rosin, have the goodness to enquire the price as I want a small lot of each...' Light toning, with seal tear far from text. Uncommon in this form.