Search Results for "revolutionary+war"

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Lot 521: [ Autographs ] WILLIAM GREENE (1731 - 1809) Revolutionary War Governor of Rhode Island, Chief Justice of the colony and Speaker of the House. Check-sized A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., June 24, 1783 completely in Greene's hand, and signed at conclusion and

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 40: James Lovell 1737-181 American Revolutionary patriot taken prisoner by the British later released elected a member of the Continental Congress and led blistering attacks against Washingtons leadership of the Continental Army Manuscript Ls lp 4to

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold: $125

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Lot 41: Timothy Matlack 1730 1829 Revolutionary War officer and a fighting Quaker Matlack was a delegate to the Continental Congress as well D. S. I p. folio Philadelphia July 21 1814 an indenture turning over a brick building in Philadelphia Signed three

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold: $85

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Lot 52: Isaac Shelby 1750 1826 Revolutionary War officer who organized a colonial force to defeat the British at Kings Mountain first Governor of Kentucky D.S. as Governor of Kentucky lp oblong 4to Frankfort Apr. 26 1816 a military commission for Joseph

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $260

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Lot 7: Francis Hopkinson 1737-1791 Signer of the Declaration of Independence active in pre Revolutionary agitation and had an important part in designing the American flag D. S., a partly printed sight draft for eighteen dollars connecticut Sep. 15 1779

Estimate: $500 - $750

Sold: $435

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Lot 16: John Brooks 1752 1825 American revolutionary patriots and physician Brooks was a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortify Bunker Hill on the night preceding the battle D.S. I p. small folio Boston Apr. 8, 1823 a partly-printed attestation that

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $80

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Lot 19: Peter Colt American Revolutionary patriot and ancestor of gun manufacturer Samuel Colt D.S. lp oblong 8vo., Hartford Feb 1, 1789 a partly printed note for nine pounds payable in spanish milled dollars Boldly signed Cut cancel with no effect on

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold: $80

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Lot 26: Eliphalet Dyer (1721 1801) Revolutionary patriot, a member of the Stamp Act Congress and the Continental Congress D S lp oblong 8vo Hartford June 16 1781 an pay order instructing that Dyer be paid 284 pounds for his Service and Expenditures attending

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold: $160

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Lot 54: Caleb Strong (1745 1819 Revolutionary patriot, member of the Constitutional Convention first Us Senator from Massachusetts Partly printed D.S. as Governor of Massachusetts I p. oblong folio Boston Jan 15 1806 an appointment of Samuel Hill as

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $50

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Lot 57: Richard Varick (1753 1831) Revolutionary War officer aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be secretary for Continental Army records D. S. Varick, Atty", lp 13in x 4in New York 1785 a summons demanding the appearance of Harmanus Van

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $65

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Lot 58: Benjamin Walker (1753 1818 Revolutionary War officer aide-de-camp to both Baron von Steuben and George Washington War date A.L. S. I p. 4to Utica, Feb 22 1799 concerning debts owed by Messrs Laroche and Van Bercket and trusting that his correspondent

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $110

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Lot 59: Anthony Wayne (1745 1796 mad Anthony American Revolutionary brigadier general who distinguished himself at Brandy wine, German town Monmouth, and Stony Point D.S. lp oblong 8vo [n.p.], Sep. 5, 1792 Wayne approves a requisition: Please to furnish One

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold: $775

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Lot 522: [ Autographs ] WILLIAM GREENE D.S. as Governor of Rhode Island 1p. folio, Providence, May 4, 1784, a document in which a widow of a Revolutionary War officer transfers power of attorney to Samuel Ward, son of the member of the Continental Congress,

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 533: [ Autographs ] THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744 - 1800) American Revolutionary officer, President of the Continental Congress, major general, and member of the Constitutional Convention. D.S. as Governor of Pennsylvania, 1p. folio on vellum, Philadelphia, Oct.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 545: [ Autographs ] A. JOSEPH REED (1741 -1785) Statesman and Revolutionary War General, he briefly served as Aide-de-camp to Washington, and was President of the Supreme Executive Council opf Pennsylvania from 1778 to 1781. War date signature as

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 540: [ Autographs ] JOHN PENN (1741 - 1788) American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence. A pair of manuscript DS.'s both signed "J. P. att" in the docket, 1p. ea., North Carolina, May 2 and Aug. 1, 1785 both orders to the

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot 563: [ Autographs ] REVOLUTIONARY WAR COMPANY ROLL Fascinating set of fourA.D.S.'s occupying both sides of an 8vo. sheet, [n.p.], May 12-15, 1777, each report headed "The State of Capt. Camp's Company" and lists numbers of fifers, privates and officers

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 513: [ Autographs ] DAVID BREARLY (1745 - 1790) Revolutionary War officer and jurist, a signer of the Constitution. D.S., a on e dollar New Jersey State note printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia, 1780. Also signed by PHILEMON DICKINSON, the brother

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 4: [ Autographs ] William Heath 1737-1814 American Revolutionary officer a major general in the Continental Army reprimanded by Washington for his handling of the attack on Fort Independence, later commandingthe Eastern Department and in the Hudson

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Lot 20: [ Autographs ] Henry Dearborn 1751-1829 American Revolutionary officer on Washington's staff at Yorktown, later a Secretary of War (1801-09) D.S. 1p. 9in x 4in, Beverly, Ma., May 7, 1823, a partly-print ed customs document certifying that the brig

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 21: [ Autographs ] Eliphalet Dyer 1721-1807 Revolutionary patriot, a member of the Stamp Act Congress and the Continental Congress, also an original member of the Susquehanna Company. D.S. 2p. oblong 8vo., Hartford, Dec. 4, 1781, a manuscript order that

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 35: [ Autographs ] Patrick Henry 1736 - 1799 American Revolutionary leader, with Jefferson and Lee initiated the Committee of Correspondence, member of the Continental Congress, remembered for his famous quote "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

Estimate: $500 - $750

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Lot 36: [ Autographs ] Francis Hopkinson 1737-1791 Signer of the Declaration of Independence, active in pre-Revolutionary agitation and played an important role in designing the American flag. D.S. 1p. oblong 8in x 4in, New York, Sept 15, 1779, an elaborate

Estimate: $400 - $500

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Lot 49: [ Autographs ] (Revolutionary Officers Elected) Interesting manuscript document, 1p. 8vo., "South Parish of Dedham' [Ma.], n.d. but ca. 1776 A Dedham militia group has met '...and made choice of the following gentlemen for the Officers... " Eight

Estimate: $100,150 - $0

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Lot 65: [ Autographs ] John Nixon 1733-1808 Revolutionary patriot and financier, member of the Committee of Correspondence, with Washingtonat Trenton, and the first to publicly read the Declaration of Independence. L.S. 2pp. 4to., Philadelphia, Sep. 26, 1808

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Lot 84: [ Autographs ] (Revolutionary War Pass) Scarce war date D.S. 7.5in x 2.5in, Pecks Kill [Peekskill?], Jan. 28, 1777 Major Richard Platt pens and signs a pass, in part: '...William Weaks is permitted to return home he behaving as becometh - By order of

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 96: [ Autographs ] Caleb Strong 1745-1819 Revolutionary War leader, first U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and Governor of that state in the War of 1812 D.S. 1p. folio, [Boston], Aug. 13, 1812 As Governor, Strong appoints Samuel Guinn as an officer in the

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 101: [ Autographs ] Henry Ward 1732-1797 American revolutionary, a member of the Stamp Act Congress who early on espoused the cause on national independence and during the Revolution served on the Committee of Correspondence. D.S. 1p. 8in x 3.5in, Rhode

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Lot 106: [ Autographs ] Samuel Wyllys 1739-1823 American Revolutionary officerwho commanded a regiment at Boston, later becoming Secretary of Connecticut. D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., likely Hartford], April 21, 1780, an order that Col. Levi Wells be paid

Estimate: $3,050 - $0

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Lot 3: George Rogers Clark 1752-1818 American Revolutionary soldier and frontier explorer, led the defense of Kentucky against Indian raids, led militia in the defense of Illinois and Kentucky. A.D.S. G. Clarke 1p. oblong 8vo., [ii.p.], Sep. 17, 1781 Clark

Estimate: $15,000 - $2,000

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Lot 18: James Duane 1733-1797 Revolutionary patriot member of the Continental Congress 1774-1784 , assisted in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation. D.S. as Mayor of New York, 1p. oblong 8vo., New York, Jan. 2, 1785, a certification that a man

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 19: Elephalet Dyer 1721-1807 Revolutionary patriot, a member of the Stamp Act Congress and the Continental Congress, also an original member of the Susquehanna Company. A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Hartford, Dec. 16, 1785 ordering that William and Joseph Hart

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 33: Joseph Heister 1752-1832 American Revolutionary officer captured and imprisoned on a prison ship, later a member of the Constitutional Convention and a congressman. D.S. 1p. 13in x 5.5in, Philadelphia, Sep. 17, 1796, a summons concerning a charge of

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 34: Patrick Henry 1736-1799 American Revolutionary leader, with Jefferson and Lee initiated the Committee of Correspondence, member of the Continental Congress, remembered for his famous quote Give me liberty, or give me death! Bold, distinct signature

Estimate: $6,000 - $800

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Lot 42: (Revolutionary Era Powder Horn) A fine relic of the Revolutionaiy War era, a powder horn measuring 14in long fitted with wooden stoppers at each end and a leather carrying thong. The ho bears engraved writing in a simply style, with the letters IS

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 60: George Madison 1763-1816 Revolutionary War officer under St. Clair, battled the British and Indians at Frenchtown, later elected Governor of Kentucky. Manuscript D. S. 1p. 4to., Franklin County, Ky., Oct. 6, 1806 Madison signs a deposition concerning

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 64: Thomas Mifflin 1744-1800 American Revolutionary officer, President of the Continental Congress, major general, and member of the Constitutional Convention. D.S. as Governor of Pennsylvania, 1p. folio on parchment, Philadelphia, May 15, 1797, a

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 69: John Nixon 1733-1808 Revolutionary patriot and financier, member of the Committee of Correspondence, with Washington at Trenton, and was the first to publicly read the Declaration of Independence. L.S. 2pp. 4to., Philadelphia, Sep. 26, 1808 to James

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Lot 72: Aaron Ogden 1756-1839 American Revolutionary officer who captured a British supply ship and delivered Washington's proposal to exchange Andre for Arnold, later active in the steamship trade. D. S. as Governor of New Jersey, 1p. folio, Trent on, Nov.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 90: John Steele 1758-1827 American Revolutionary officer, General of the Pennsylvania Militia and Captain and Commander of Washington's Life Guard 1780 D. S. 1p. folio, Philadelphia, July 16, 1819, an import certificate concerning a case of ribbon

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 92: Caleb Strong 1750-1826 Revolutionary War officer, who organized a colonial force to defeat the British at King's Mountain, first governor of Kentucky. D.S. as governor of Massachusetts, 1p. folio, Boston, May 25, 1802, an appointment of John Avery as

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 95: Samuel Tenney 1748-1816 Revolutionary War physician who treated the wounded at Bunker Hill and distinguished himself with his equal treatment of the wounded on both sides of the conflict. D.S. 1p. 8vo. Exeter, Mar. 5, 1798, a partly-printed probate

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 96: Jonathan Trumbull 1710-1785 American statesman and Colonial governor of Connecticut who was the only governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War. D.S. as governor, 1p. oblong 8bo., Hartford, Jan. 15, 1774, to the Sheriff of New

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 101: Richard Varick 1753-1831) Revolutionary War officer, aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be Secretary for Continental Army records. Manuscript D. S. as Mayor of New York, 1p. oblong 8vo., New York, Jan. 26, 1800, a pay warrant

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 110: Samuel Wyllys 1739-1823 American Revolutionary officer who commanded a regiment at Boston, later becoming Secretary of Connecticut. D. S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., likely Hartford], April 21, 1780, an order that Col. Levi Wells be paid 2,000 pounds in

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 116: (Revolutionary Officers Elected) Interesting manuscript document, 1p 8vo., South Parish of Dedham [Ma.],[n.d. but ca. 1776]. A Dedham militia group has met: ...and made choice of the following gentlemen for the Officers. Eight officers are chosen,

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 118: (Revolutionary War Surgeon's Pay) Lot of two D.S.'s, 2pp, Camp Highlands, June 11, 1781, concerning wages to be paid to surgeon Joseph Higgins who: served as Surgeon's Mate in the 5th Connecticut Regt. previous to and on the first day of January,

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 119: (Revolutionary War Deserters) Manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo., North Carolina, July 27, 1778, an order to a gaol-keeper advising that two men are to be sent to prison: Convicted before me for Deserting their Draft [and a vagrant] deemed a Continental

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 68: Samuel Wyllys 1739-1823 American Revolutionary officer who commanded a regiment at Boston D.S., lp oblong 8vo Hartford Apr. 14 1784 an order making payment to the Selectmen of Norwalk CT for costs concerning the seizure of the estate of a loyalist.

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $75

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Lot 69: George Rogers Clarks (1752 1818 American Revolutionary soldier and frontier explorer led the defense of Kentucky against Indian raids Partly printed D. S., I p. 8yo., Jan 29 1780 a Commonwealth of Virginia land office grant issued to Clark for 560

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $150

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Lot 74: revolutionary War training A training document lp 5in x 12 [n.p.,n.d ], "A List of the Training under Capt Ichabod Shaw Commd', with approximately 100 names in two columns beneath Verso reads training Soldiers of Sandown Shaw Co." Some fold

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $55

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Lot 766: Henry B. Livingston 1757-1823 Supreme Court Associate Justice 1806-23 , in the Revolutionary War he served on the staffs of Arnold, Schuyler and St. Clair. D.S. 2pp. sm. folio, Newark, May1, 1815, an indenture concerning the transfer of a tract of

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 747: Charles Maurice De Tallyrand 1754 1838 French statesman who proposed the confiscation and sale of church lands Napoleons Minister of Foreign Affairs D.S. 2pp. 8vo. on Revolutionary letterhead, Paris Mar 9, 1798 to the French minister at Tuscany

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $185

Lot 55: FRANCIS HOPKINSON

Estimate: $600 - $700

Sold: $600

Lot 67: ALEXANDER MCDOUGALL

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold: $260

Lot 43: THOMAS MIFFLIN - Current Bid: $140.00

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $140

Lot 61: REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Estimate: $150 - $200

Passed

Lot 920: CONNECTICUT REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ORDERS - Current Bid: $50.00

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $80

Lot 74: REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN'S ESTATE

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $120

Lot 302: REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA SWORD

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold: $200