CONNECTICUT SOLDIER KILLED AT YORKTOWN A fine group of three war-date documents relative to the death of Timothy Mansfield of New Haven, Conn., who was killed in action at Yorktown storming Redoubt No. 10 on the night of October 14, 1781. He was one of 400 volunteers who jointly operated with a French force which attacked Redoubt No. 9 the same night, allowing the allies to mount guns close enough to force Cornwallis to surrender less than a week later. He was among only nine Americans and 14 Frenchmen who died during that heroic action. Offered here are three documents concerning his service and estate including a manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., New Haven, May 1782 documenting the outstanding pay due to Mansfield in 1780 and 1781, up to the date of his demise. The second piece, a partly-printed D.S. 1p. 8vo., [New Haven], Mar. 4, 1782 appoints Joseph Mansfield as executor of Timothy's estate. The third, a partly-printed D.S. "Jos Mansfield ", 1p. oblong 8vo., Hartford, July 15, 1783 in which Mansfield receives £13-12-9 "being the Balance due to Timothy Mansfield deceased..." Light to moderate toning, usual folds, otherwise very good. $300-500