the Declaration of Independence who sat with Washington in committee to determine the ways and means to supply the colonies with ammunition and military stores, later his estate destroyed in retaliation for his patriotic sentiments. A.L.S. 2pp.4to., Morrisania, Dec. 2, 1790, to his son concerning political matters and the affairs of the family. The lengthy letter reads, in small part: "...We received to our great the pleasing account that Rutherford was elected a senator for the State of New Jersey. This intelligence...in my opinion is a circumstance which will be of great advantage to the family. The account you gave of your being elected...was really flattering to your good mother and myself. James to our great joy is perfectly recovered...The sailor is nominated a lieutenant aboard the revenue cutter now building at New York, and he expects every moment to receive his commission...This is a very confused letter. I write it in the parlor. James Valentine and in comes Mr. Cox, and such a talking you never heard...Your brother Billy is still in New York, and I am told not going as was said to the Ohio. He is on some plan with Mr. Duer. I hope and wish it may turn out well, but you know Duer is a man (as the New England man says) full of notions...". Much more. Some clean fold splits at margins, otherwise very good.