651. MATHEW CLARKSON (1733-1800) Pennsylvania jurist and mayor of Philadelphia from 1792-1796. A.L.S. as assistant to the Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., "War Office" [Philadelphia], Jan. 29, 1782 to the Governor of Georgia informing him of "...a Resolution of Congress of the 18th December last respecting the units to be raised by the several States for filling up their Quotas against[?] the ensuing Campaign..." A few creases, small marginal loss not affecting text, otherwise very good condition. $200-300