Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 27

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

U.S. Revolutionary War

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4051		*Declaration of Independence In Peter Force's American Archives.* Rare complete set of the nine volumes of Peter Forces American Archives, published from 1837 to 1853, large quarto, one quarter morocco with green marbled boards. Designated Fourth (six volumes) and Fifth (three volumes) Series, covering the years 1774-76. Force projected a 20-volume series of primary sources of American history from the 17th century to 1789, and the work was begun under contract with the Department of State and by Act of Congress. Force stopped work on the project when further funding was not forthcoming. Howes F-245. Sabin 25053. Volume I, Fifth Series contains a beautiful rice paper copy of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Unfolded, the Declaration measures 29 x 25½ inches. It has normal folds, some light age yellowing at two fold intersections, and very faint ink offset. Otherwise, it remains as printed by Peter Force in 1843. Most copies of the Declaration have been cut from the American Archives and sold individually, the last several copies having sold for over $30,000. In 1823, William J. Stone was commissioned by Congress to create a copperplate from which facsimile copies of the Declaration could be made. He did this by wetting the original document and transferring some of the original ink to the copperplate. From this plate, Stone printed 201 copies on parchment, which were given to President James Monroe, original Signers, members of Congress, colleges and institutions, etc. Stone's personal copy is in the Smithsonian. Only 31 of Stone's original 201 copies are known to exist; nineteen of these reside in museums and examples are rarely offered for sale. In 1843, Congress authorized Peter Force to make up to 1500 rice-paper copies of the Declaration from the original Stone copperplate, to be included in his American Archives. Subscriptions were fewer than expected, and the actual number of copies printed is unknown, ranging from 500 to around 1,000. It is not known how many of these copies have survived, but it is extremely rare to find a complete set with the Declaration of Independence intact. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $32,200
Lot 4052		Brass Lion Hilt American Revolutionary War Hanger. A classic example of New England folk art. Made in unusually small dimensions, possibly for a boy. Overall length is 26¾ inches. The hilt is 5¾ inches. Original leather grip with overall patina. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4053		Rare 18th Century French and Indian War or Revolutionary War Hanger. Marked for use at Fort Edward. "Ft Edward" is engraved on the knuckle bow and "7/42" on the pommel. Original period markings probably indicate use at the stores of Fort Edward, rather than belonging to an individual, and that it was sword number 7 out of 42. Overall length is 29 inches. The hilt is 5¼ inches. Fort Edwards (New York) was built in 1755 and became one of the most important military posts of the French and Indian War. Used by the famed Robert Rogers and his Rangers. Although in decayed condition, Fort Edward was later occupied by patriots during 1775-1777. It also served as General Schuyler's temporary headquarters until surrendered to Burgoyne's army. Occupied by Burgoyne's army until his defeat at Saratoga, Fort Edward was reoccupied by patriots until the end of the war. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4054		1776 - Two Tailor's Bills For Col. Anthony Wayne's Officers. Two bills from John Gallaway, one dated March 15, 1776, to Mr. John Lacey, and the other dated March 27, 1776, to Mr. Harper, 3½ x 6¼ in. and 4¼ x 6¼ in. With the uniforms purchased in these documents, the men set out with Anthony Wayne, who was commissioned colonel in command of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion on January 3, 1776. By mid April the regiment was on its way to Canada to reinforce Benedict Arnold's expedition. Captain John Lacey commanded Company C of the 4th Pa. During the fiasco at Three Rivers, Canada (June 8, 1776), riflemen in Capt. Lacey's company were instrumental in rescuing members of Co. A, 6th Pennsylvania Battalion; most of the rest of the 6th Battalion was captured. From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783
Lot 4055		1776 Letter Regarding Payment For Officers' Clothes. A one-page folio letter datelined Mount Washington, Aug. 11, 1776, from Joseph Penroie to his mother, enclosing 63 pounds "to be paid to McCalley the Taylor for our officers cloths…." He names the officers and the amounts to be paid for each. They include Lieutenant Dover, Richard Collier, Lieut. Young, Adjt. Dyment, Lieut. Priestly, Capt. Docker, Lieut. Phile, and Lieut. Maloy. He gives further instructions and asks her to send him "2 pair of Worsted Stock…1 pair Thread…by the first oppertunity…." Written boldly on laid paper. Overall toning and several edge chips; paper loss at right margin affects a few words of text below names of officers. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 4056		1776 Tailor's Bill For A Captain In Col. Wayne's Regiment. March 15, 1776 bill from John Galloway, a taylor "To makeing a Suit of Cloaths." The cost is £11.10.3, but there is an additional figure of £33.15.3 at the bottom. The docket reads "Capt. North / £42.13"; Capt. North, who was an officer in Col. Anthony Wayne's regiment, probably paid for uniforms for more than one officer. Written on laid, watermarked paper, 6 x 8¼ inches. From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 4057		1776 Tailor's Bill For A Lieutenant In Col. Wayne's Regiment. March 27, 1776 bill "To making Uniform Suit" for Lieut. Gregg, who was an officer in Col. Anthony Wayne's regiment. 4¾ x 6½ inches. John Stille, the taylor who made uniforms for many of Wayne's officers, lists blue and white cloth, Rattinet, 3 dozen buttons, stays, garters, hooks and eyes, pockets, linen for breeches, etc., at a cost of £20.1--a very costly uniform! From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 4058		1776 Tailor's Bill For A Lieutenant In Col. Wayne's Regiment. April 4, 1776 bill "To making Uniform Coat & Vest" for Lieut. Beatty, who was an officer in Col. Anthony Wayne's regiment. 5½ x 6½ inches. John Stille, the taylor who made uniforms for many of Wayne's officers, lists cloth, buttons, hooks and eyes, thread and even lace. The cost was £7.17.9½. On January 3, 1776 Anthony Wayne was commissioned colonel in command of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion in the Continental Army. By mid April 1776, the regiment was on its way to Canada to reinforce Benedict Arnold's expedition. From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 4059		1776 Tailor's Bill For A Lieutenant In Col. Wayne's Regiment. April 5, 1776 bill "To making Uniform Coat" for Lieut. McClintuck, who was an officer in Col. Anthony Wayne's regiment. 3¾ x 6½ inches. John Stille, the taylor who made uniforms for many of Wayne's officers, lists the materials needed, which cost £7.7.11. Edge chips at lower right edge. On January 3, 1776 Anthony Wayne was commissioned colonel in command of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion in the Continental Army. By mid April 1776, the regiment was on its way to Canada to reinforce Benedict Arnold's expedition. From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 4060		1776 Tailor's Bill For An Ensign In Col. Wayne's Regiment. March 1776 bill "To making Uniform Coat & Vest" for Ensign Bartley, who was an officer in Col. Anthony Wayne's regiment. 4 x 6½ inches. John Stille, the taylor who made uniforms for many of Wayne's officers, lists the cost for each item, including £2 for a "Silver Epulet"; the total cost was £10.8.3. When the war broke out in 1775, Anthony Wayne raised a regiment and on January 3, 1776 he was commissioned colonel in command of the 4th Pennsylvania Battalion in the Continental Army. By mid April 1776, the regiment was on its way to Canada to reinforce Benedict Arnold's expedition. From the Ridgway-Wayne estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 4061		(1777 Paoli Massacre). Very early color lithograph commemorating the 53 Americans who were massacred by British troops under Major General Grey at Paoli (Pa.) on Sept. 20, 1777. "Camp Wayne. Pennsylvania Volunteer Encampment on the Paoli Battle Ground…1840" published by Huddy & Duval, Philadelphia. The plate represents "1200 men--consisting of Cavalry, Infantry, and Riflemen…as they were passing the 'grave of the murdered victims, in funeral order….'" 7¼ x 10¼ in. image on 14¼ x 11¾ in. page; shrink-wrapped. Some damage, including a diagonal tear in lower half of image, an edge tear and fold splits, affecting a few words of text; these blemishes are not very intrusive. With 1897 sheet music, "Remember Paoli. Schottische" by Lewis B. Vanderslige, 3 pp, 13½ x 10½ inches; portrait of General Anthony Wayne on the cover; some soiling and edge tears, else very good. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 4062		1778 Discharge From Confinement. A discharge from confinement in the Albany City Hall headed "By the Commissioners for enquiring detecting and defeating all conspiracies that may be formed against the Liberties of America in this State," and signed by three commissioners: C.W. Wynkoop, Junr., Isaac D. Fonda, and Cornelius Humfrey, May 5, 1778, one page, octavo. The document certifies that Job Wright "is discharged from his confinement by Law of the Judges of the Court of Oyer & Terminer all Persons desired to permit him to pass unmolested…." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4063		1778 Note To A Boarding House Owner. A note from David Witherspoon to Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, March 22, 1778, 4 x 6¾ in., asking her "to deliver to the bearer the clothes and book &c which were left in Major Stowells care…." An inventory of the clothing taken is signed for on the verso by James Germain. The owner obviously had to leave quickly--not unusual during wartime. Overall light toning and scattered foxing. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4064		3-D Diorama of Col. Rall and British Dragoons, Dec. 24, 1776. Pennington, New Jersey Diorama, c. 1920s, by Kemble Widmer, 8¼ in. high x 15 in. across and 9¼ in. deep. According to Stryker, page 109, "On December 24th Col. Rall ordered a heavy patrol to go to Pennington…. One detachment started in the morning…taking the direct road to Pennington…the other, under Capt. Adam Christoph Steding of the von Lossberg regiment went by the River Road. Each column consisted of 100 men…. Col. Rall himself with 20 British dragoons followed after Major Mathaus…." During the two-hour wait for the column that went by the River Road, the dragoons exercised their horses by jumping over the wall of the Pennnington Presbyterian Church, the action depicted in this diorama. Commercial figures were used for the horsemen. Col Rall was killed during Washington's Christmas Eve attack, December 26, 1776. A wonderful Revolutionary War diorama. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4065		A New York Judge Is Beset By "Tory Robers". Autograph Letter Signed by Cornelius Humfrey (a judge of the New York Court of Oyer & Terminer), Klinekill, April 30, 1778, one page, octavo. To Capt. Wright in Albany, stating that he (Humfrey) is "so beset at Present by a Set of Tory Robers that I am Loath to Leave home for fear of my house being Robd…." Humfrey will come to Albany in a week and is sending money by Col. Trumbell. "…if you have Nead of me for your Bail show these lines to the gail [jail] keeper as I am willing to stand your Security for your appearance…." Numerous fold splits and half of address leaf is missing; needs professional conservation. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4066		British Provision Documents. Eight documents, 13 pages of text, pertaining to supplies for His Majesty's hospitals in New York, including one for Hessians, dated between 1777 and 1783, most being from 1781. Some concern forage and cattle, the majority beef and lamb. Three folio pages were apparently removed from a ledger, beautifully scripted and signed by Col. Abijah Willard to the Commissary General. Another document is a letter written by Willard from Hempstead, Long Island, regarding "removal of the Forage from Rockaway…."; another document records who received the fresh provisions issued by Willard, and another, signed by "F. Gelan, Purveyor," refers to provisions for the Hessian General Hospital. Some soiling, but all boldly scripted. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4067		(Burgoyne's Convention Army). A 3-page manuscript deposition, n.p., n.d., legal folio, being a copy of the transcript of testimony concerning the death of British Lt. Richard Brown, who was shot by an American sentry in Cambridge, Mass. on June 17, 1778. Brown was an officer in Burgoyne's army that surrendered at Saratoga. The incident caused great friction between British General William Phillips and Continental General William Heath, who was charged with guarding the prisoners. The testimony, consisting of three different eyewitness accounts, reads in part: "…On the 17th day of June…I was sitting Within Six yards of the Sentinel that shot Lt. Brown and see Lt. Brown riding down the Hill in a chaise with two young women…as he came nigh the wood yard he called to soldiers to take some wood out of the way. One man took the horse by the bridle and led him by the wood - as soon as the soldier let the horse go Mr. Brown gave the horse a stroke with a Whip - the horse passed on swift till he came to the Sentinel, The Sentinel Cry'd stop stop, and immediately fired in Mr. Brown's face - the horse went a few yards before Mr. Brown fell….I saw no Continental Soldiers or any other persons except some women who were looking out a window….the young [woman] said my god Mr. Brown is Murdered…." Light soiling, else very good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 4068		Burr, Aaron (1756-1836) Revolutionary War officer; Vice president of the U.S. (1801-05); killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. Autograph Letter Signed, New York, May 24, 1794, one page, small quarto. To his mother's brother, Timothy Edwards, son of theologian and Princeton president Jonathan Edwards, who war Burr's grandfather, on the death of Burr's wife. "I came here on tuesday last, having been summoned by an express which brought to me at Phila. the afflicting News, that my once amiable & accomplished wife had died on the Sunday preceeding. Though her Situation had long been considered as hopeless, yet no apprehension was entertained of any immediate danger untill a few hours before her death; She then sank calmly and without pain into her last Sleep. My little daughter though much affected & distressed, bears the Stroke with more reason & firmness than could have been expected from her Years…." A few scattered edge stains; boldly penned and signed. Some speculate that Burr might not have become involved in his future treasonable scheme had his wife lived. His beloved daughter, Theodosia, died at sea in 1813 at the age of 29. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 4069		Connecticut Discharge. Five documents relative to the Continental Service and health of one Joseph Cobin, of the 4th Connecticut Regiment. The first, written and signed by surgeon John Noyes, Highlands, Feb. 12, 1782, testifies that Cobin "hath a continual series of Epileptic Fitts" and recommends that he be discharged; the lower portion is in the hand of Thos. Grosvenor, Inspector, saying Cobin had been a fine soldier and is honorably discharged. Also signed by Col. H. Smith, Commander of the Connecticut Line. The other four documents relate to Cobin's service, his residence (Wallingford, Conn.) and pay; two are in manuscript and two are printed, all dated between Sept. and Nov. 1782. One bears his signature, which he spells "Cobbon." All are clearly written; overall very good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4070		Connecticut Pay Order. An order to Connecticut treasurer John Lawrence to pay Capt. Giles Pettibone £100 "advance pay for his Company of Militia now detached to serve in the state of New York….," Hartford, April 2, 1777, one page, oblong octavo. Signed by Ezra Williams of the Pay Table Committee. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 4071		Connecticut Regimental Document. A Bond for raising men for Colonel Lamb's artillery regiment, 1780, one page, folio. Henry Waring and John Miles, both Captain Lieutenants in the artillery, have been entrusted with £1,000 as bounty money to pay new recruits for the Continental Army, Lamb's Regiment of Artillery. Signed by both men at New Haven, May 8, 1780. Docket on verso. The partly-printed document has some partial fold separations and one printed line has paper loss, affecting two or three words; some toning and light staining. Clearly written in vivid ink. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4072		Connecticut Regimental Document. The State of Connecticut in a/c with Paul Brigham - Capt., signed by Brigham in the Pay Table Office December 30, 1783, one page, oblong folio. A document recording blankets, cartouche boxes, and clothing received by Capt. Brigham for his company (the 8th Conn. Regt.?), from the town of Lebanon in 1777. Nice and clean. Docket on verso. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4073		(Declaration of Independence). Four pages, octavo, disbound from "The Laws of the United States of America," published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia. The text of the Declaration of Independence is followed by the names of all the Signers from the Thirteen Colonies, headed by John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Lightly toned; otherwise, fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4074		French Army - Provisions for Count Rochambeau. A bill from Wadsworth & Carter for supplies furnished in January and March 1781 to the army of Count Rochambeau, one page, 9½ x 8½ in. The supplies were obtained by Peter Colt, Jere. Platt and Henry Champion, Jr. and included large quantities of corn, oats, and hay, as well as sheep and oxen. Light toning and a couple of small holes in blank areas, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 4075		French Camp - Contract For Provisions. Contract between the firm of Wadsworth & Carter and Elijah Buell for the latter to supply "three good Black Smiths at the French Camp for the Term of five Months…and the use of two setts of Black Smiths tools…." Colchester (Conn.), Aug. 1, 1781, one page, folio. Buell's men were to receive fifty silver dollars each, "in Sickness as well as Health," and even if "sd. tools are taken by the Enemy." Light toning and some creasing, else very good. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 4076		(French Troops). Copperplate engraving from an 18th century French military manual, 8 3/8 x 5¾ in., showing two officers of "Regiment d'Infanterie Royal Marine," contemporarily handcolored; both men carry swords. A chart below gives information on the battalions; light stain to lower portion of chart, else fine and attractive. With copperplate engraving titled "Fabriqué des Armes, Fusil de Munition," being Plate 4 from a French military manual, c. 1766, showing components of the musket disassembled and enlarged view of lock interior and exterior, the arm completely assembled, bayonet, and scabbard. In each view, the lock is left handed. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4077		Henry, Patrick (1736-1799) Symbol of the American struggle for liberty; member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Continental Congress; three-time governor of Virginia. Autograph Letter Signed ("P. Henry") two months and one week before his death, n.p., March 31, 1799, one page, 7¾ x 6¼ in. Written to an unidentified friend or family member (He concludes the letter with "Our Love to all with you…."), regarding some land for sale. He writes, in part: "One Mr. Smith a very sensible man, who lives in sight of John Nelson told me…that Mr. N wanted to sell his Land…he was much pressed for money & would sell a good Bargain. He says a fine plantation or two, of the best low grounds may be had….I think it may be of service to you to view it. / I would be glad to get my Lynchburgh Tobaco sent down to Richmond, and if you can hear of carefull Watermen please to let know it, & the price of carriage. As I am to send down to Genl. Lee in a Day of two…I shall mention to him to let me know whether any other share of that Land can be had & the Terms…." Patrick Henry mentions two Revolutionary War officers, one the very famous General ("Lighthorse Harry") Lee, father of Robert E. Lee, and Captain John Nelson, who rose to the rank of Major of Cavalry. The letter is boldly penned and signed. Autograph Letters Signed by Patrick Henry are desirable. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4078		Lament For Two Quakers Who Died Exiles In Virginia. Three-page poem, "To the Memory of Thomas Gilpin and John Hunt who died exile's in virginia 1778." Thomas Gilpin was a prosperous Quaker merchant in Philadelphia who owned flour mills on the Sassafras River in Maryland and on the Brandywine. In 1777, he and other members of the Society of Friends (among them, John Hunt) were arrested by the Pennsylvania government on suspicion of being a loyalist and taken to Virginia. Both Gilpin and Hunt died there. The poem, signed "Fidelia," is probably by a member of Gilpin's family, written on laid, watermarked paper; some overall wrinkling but boldly penned and clear. There are references to "oppression," "tyrants" and "righteous retribution." A few lines: "…Who fell, to injur'd rights, a sacrifice; Stood for that freedom, antient patriots plan'd / The friends of laws; and fathers of the land; Thus firm like them (tho' sufferings interpos'd / He liv'd the patriot, and the christian close'd)…." Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 4079		Lt. Col. Frederick Weissenfels. Autograph Letter Signed by Frederick Weissenfels, Saratoga, October 20, 1781, 3pp, oblong octavo. To Capt. Henry Dodge, asking him to carry a letter to Poughkeepsie to the Governor "respecting the Cloathing Due to the officers, Deranged from the continental Service…to treat with the officers…on an application to the Legislature, respecting our half Pay…to request his Excellency to favour those officer, whose Names are hereby enclosed, with Commissions…[and] to represent…the Condition, the Generality of officers are in with respect, to a Pecuniary existance…." Excellent content. Paper is worn and toned; tape repairs on verso and at left edge, not affecting text. Weissenfels was Lt. Col. Commanding the 4th New York; he retired as Lt. Col. New York Levies. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4080		Marching Orders For Middleborough, Mass. Regiment. One page letter from Major Israel Fearing to Major John Nelson, conveying order from Brig. Gen. Cushing, "in consequence of a order from Governor Hancock…that a hundred men be detach'd from this Regiment properly arm'd & acquipt with three days provisions & march immediately to Tivertown & from thence to Newport…under the command of Major Genl. Lincoln…." Orders follow for appointing officers, etc., and the company should be "in readiness to march ye shortest notice." With integral address leaf. Overall toning and foxing, but easily read. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 4081		Massachusetts Enlistment Receipts. Nine bounty receipts signed by soldiers who were recruited by Capt. Edward Blake, Taunton (Mass.), one from 1776, seven from 1777, and one from 1778. In some of the 1777 receipts, Capt. Blake's company is in Col. Sanuel Brewer's regiment; in others he is part of Col. Jackson's regiment. In 1778, he is with Col. Lee's regiment. Various sizes; light toning and minor soiling, but clearly written. Overall very good. From the Stuart Goldman estate. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 4082		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A Muster Role or List of Capt Edward Blake's Company that Marched from Taunton on the 29th of September A. D. 1777 on a Secret Expedition under the command of Coll. George Williams said Company were discharged by General Spencer's order on the 29th of October…, signed by Capt. Blake on May 18, 1778. The list of 77 men includes four sergeants. There are columns for the men's names, their towns, how many miles they marched how much they were paid per mile, number of days, and the whole amount paid them. Overall toning and small edge splits at folds, else very good. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 4083		Massachusetts Regimental Document. Muster Role of Capt. Edward Blake's Company in Coll. George Williams Regt. that marched from Taunton to Warren in the state of Rhode Island, Dec. 8th 1776 By way of Rehabath which is 30 miles, 1 page, double folio. The list of 29 men includes the captain, a lieutenant, a "clark," 3 sergeants, 3 corporals, a drummer, and a fifer; columns list the men's towns, dates of engagement and discharge, distance marched, wages due, etc. Overall toning; upper edge is ragged and there are a couple of smalll holes at folds. Clearly written and legible. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 4084		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A Return of Capt. James Shaw's Company, Middleborough, Mass., Jan 4, 1782, 1½ pp, folio. The Alarum list has 17 names; the Training Band list has 51 names. Additionally, there are 2 lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, 1 captain, 1 drummer, and 1 clerk. Capt. Shaw gives the break-down of the men to Col. John Nelson on the verso. Toning and light soiling; some edge chips and a couple of small fold tears, else very good. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4085		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A Return of the First Company of Wareham in the County of Plymouth…Together with all the Equipments belonging to Each man Boath Alarum list & Tran band from the age of 16 to 65 years, April 29, 1782. Signed by Barnabas Bates, Junr., Captain. Listed are 56 men, including one major, two captains, two lieutenants, three sergeants, four corporals, a drummer, and a fifer, the remainder of the men being privates. A 2 inch area of paper loss in the center affects part of the first names of seven men. From the Stuart Goldman estate. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 4086		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A muster roll of Capt Edward Blake Company In Col. Michels Regt comanded By Lieut. Colo. James Williams In B.G. Godfreys Brigade In the county of Bristol who marched to Tiverton In the state of Rhode Island on the alarm of August ye 2d 1780, 1 page, folio. Twenty-one men are listed in the top portion. The lower portion contains a note to William Burt, signed by Capt. Bates, to have the men sign in receipt of "continental pay"; the signatures of 20 men follow. Overall wear and toning and horizontal fold is split; still quite readable. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 4087		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A List of Capt. Blake's Company In Colo. William's Regt., n.p., n.d., 1 page, folio. The list includes 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, a fifer, and some 55 privates, one of them named Abraham Lincoln. Some contemporary notes and figures. The list is laid to another page, so verso is not visible. Worn and toned; partial fold splits. From the Stuart Goldman estate. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4088		Massachusetts Regimental Document. A List of Capt. William Shaw's First Foot Company, Fourth Regiment, Plymouth County, with their equipment, n.p., n.d., one page, folio. The list is divided into an Alarm List and a Train Band. There are 3 lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 3 corporals, 2 ensigns, 1 captain, a drummer, a fifer, and 24 others. Columns show fire arms, bayonet, cartridge boxes, flints, powder, etc. Overall toning and one partial fold split at bottom; uneven left margin does not affect text. Very good. From the estate of Stuart Goldman. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $368
Lot 4089		Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800) Revolutionary War soldier; aide de camp to George Washington; first Governor of Pennsylvlania. Partly-printed Document Signed ("Tho Mifflin") as Governor of Pennsylvania, vellum, n.p., June 1, 1796, 11¼ x 21¼ in. Granting Timothy Abbot and Samuel Barnes "a certain tract of land called 'The Tan Yard' situate on the Branches of Coles Creek Northumberland County…." There are two appliqué seals on the verso. The seal is intact at top left and Mifflin's signature is large and attractive. Normal folds; otherwise, a very nice example. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4090		Montgomery, General Richard. Copperplate engraving inaccurately engraved, "George Montgomery Esqr. / Major General of the American Armies / Kill'd at Quebec Decr. 31st 1775." A full-length portrait of Richard Montgomery in uniform wearing gorget, sash, sword in right hand, leaning against an embankment. Good clear period print. With a 19th century colored print by Hall from a painting by Chappel. Montgomery was the second-ranking brigadier general in the American Revolutionary who led the army into Canada, captured two forts and the city of Montreal and died while attempting to capture the city of Quebec. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $265
Lot 4091		Mutinied Boatmen At Camp Tiverton. Letter from Col. Theo. Cotton to Capt Hayward Peirce at Camp Tiverton, Oct. 25, 1777, 1 page, oblong octavo. "I am Inform.d by your Seargant that the boatmen in your Company Refused to Do Duty…" He orders Peirce to put the men under guard immediately and make a return to him so that he can make a return to the General; Peirce should ask for assistance from Capt. Allen if needed. On the verso is Capt. Peirce's return, naming the eleven boatmen who mutinied; three of them are named Litchfield. Toning and foxing, else very good. From the Stuart Goldman estate. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 4092		New York - Cherry Valley Massacre. A rare first-hand acccount of the Cherry Valley Massacre, an attack by British and Iroquois Indian forces on a fort and village in eastern New York on November 11, 1778. Captain Walter Butler led two companies of Butler's Rangers and Mohawk chief Joseph Brant led some 500 Indians. The resulting massacre, in which women and children were scalped, outraged American colonists and brought about Sullivan's Expedition: George Washington sent Major John Sullivan to engage the Tories and Iroquois at Newtown, decisively defeating and neutralizing them. In this 3-page document: "City of Albany…Adam Brown Junr., late of Schohary…being examined….," Nov. 25, 1778. Brown names his stepfather, Adam Criseler, and many others who took part in the massacre, as well as numbers of those who destroyed German Flats in Sept. 1778. In part: "…he met young [Walter] Butler with a Party…returning from the German Flatts - That there at Chamunk they held a Council whether they should proceed to Schohary or to Cherry Valley and it was determined to go to Cherry Valley. That they then proceeded…to above Unadella and there held another Council and again determined to go to Cherry Valley and from thence to proceed down the Mohawk River and then return to Niagara. That he proceeded with them from about a Days March and after the last mentioned Council and then deserted them & come to Schohary….while he was at Niagara four Hundred Men arrived from Montreal under the Command of Colonel Carlton - they were regulars….they intended to March with heavy Cannon against Fort Schuyler early next Spring at the same time to send parties of Indians on the Frontiers…." He also adds a bit about the escape of Walter Butler from an Albany prison by drugging the sentry. Ichabod Alden, Colonel of the 7th Mass. Regiment, was quartered in Cherry Valley for its protection, but, being an inept commander, he ignored much of the advance intelligence provided to him on November 6 detailing the proceedings of the second council at Chemung, which Brown specifically mentions above! Brown makes another important remark in his statement: "…That he saw John McGinnes and his Father The Old McGinnes making Hatches for the Indians--that another person was there at work on guns…." Brown is referring to "hatchets" i.e., tomahawks. This documents the McGinnes as makers of these weapons. Rarely does this occur!! Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 4093		New York - West Point Provisions Document. Acct. of Provisions and Stores received at the Post of West Point by James Forsyth I[ssuing] Commissary To Messrs. Wadsworth & Carter Contractors, Commencing the 16th and ending the 31st October 1782, 1 page, 16¼ x 20½ in. oblong. A charted accounting of numerous supplies, including flour, bread, W(est) I(ndies) rum, soap, country rum, candles, salt and pease. Recorded also is by whom commissioned, by whom delivered, and to whom issued. Recipients include various regiments, detachments, guards, prisoners, hospital, Brigadier General Huntington, Major General Knox, Major General McDougall, etc. Dated at West Point Nov. 1, 1782 and signed by Forsyth. Overall toning, with wear at horizontal fold, but in a remarkable state given its extraordinary size. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4094		New York Bounty Order. Autograph Document Signed by Frederick Weissenfels, as Lt. Col. Commanding Levies, Fishkill, NY, Aug. 25, 1781, one page, oblong octavo. A bounty order for one Thomas Ferdon in the 4th NY Regiment for having served on the frontiers from July 21, 1780 through Nov. 30, 1780, "the Reason of his being then discharged was the want of Provisions at the Post--and is intitled to the Bounty in wheat…" Overall toning; ink light but legible. With brief typed service record of Weisenfels. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4095		New York Document. Document headed "State of New York / Dutchess County," May 20, 1784, one page, folio. Being a certification by Anthony Hoffman, a judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of Dutchess County, and Gilbert Livingston, both men being "Freeholders and Inhabitants of said County," that "Ezra Reed…is well attached to the Freedom and Independence of the United States of America and has taken an Active and decided part therein…." This is essentially an oath of allegiance, signed by both Hoffman and Livingston, and docketed on verso. Minimal scattered discoloration; small edge repairs to folds on verso. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4096		New York Letter. Manuscript Letter Signed by Cap. J(onathan) Pearsee, Fort Rensselear, Mar. 22, 1783, one page, 9 x 6 7/8 in. Pearsee, who was a captain in the 4th NY Regiment, writes to John Taylor regarding a letter lost by Capt. Tierce which had information on Christopher Null's bounty, and requesting another letter. Fine condition. Docket on verso. With a one page typescript history of the 4th NY Regt. Fort Rensselear was on Canajoharie Creek. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 4097		New York Provision Receipts (1) Receipt datelined "White Planes," Oct. 22, 1776, for 8 barrels of "flower" received by Isaac How from the Continental store at the Saw Pitts, 3 x 8 in.; signed by Frederick Tracy. Fine. (2) Receipt for payment to John Van Woert for "2 Days Service as…Agent to seize flour meal and wheat for the use of the army….," signed by Philip Comyne, Feb. 9, 1779, one page, oblong octavo. One fold reinforced with tape on verso, else fine. (3) Joseph Hunt signs a receipt for 63 hides worth £3,869 from the camp of the NY line, Feb. 27, 1782, which he promises to deliver to John Erskine, one page, oblong octavo. Bold script on toned paper; some soiling on left side. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4098		New York Recruitment List. United States to Colo. P. Cortlandt paid cash to officers to Inlist 9 Months Men for the War or Three years, New Windsor, July 25, 1783, one page 12 5/16 x 7 7/8 in. With amounts paid out by Col. Cortlandt to officers on recruiting service in 1778 and 1779 (New York), giving their names and ranks and the amount given each; 14 officers noted, some well known. Separated at the three horizonal folds, with brown tape on verso; some small chips at breaks and along edges. The document is signed and apparently written by the Pay Master General, John Pierce. Written in a good, clear hand; the ink remains vivid. Docket on verso. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 4099		New York Regimental Document. A Muster Roll of Captain John C. Ten Broeck's Company in the first Regiment of New York Forces…Commanded by Col. Goose Van Schaick for the Month of February--1782, 1 page, 13½ x 16¼ in., oblong. A listing of 63 men, including commissioned officers, sergeants, corporals, drummers, fifers, and privates. Entries as to where some of the men were at the time the roll was drawn up include: "On command at Saratoga," "On command at Smiths Cloave," "On command at Albany," "On furlough by Colonel Cortland," as well as "sick" and "Dead." Col. Philip Cortlandt's signature on verso attests to the validity of the roll, "Sworn before me Hutts near Pumton 28th Feby 82." Some fold separation, none affecting text; light toning and scattered foxing, else very good. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 4100		New York Regimental Document. A List of the Sixth Company in the Second New York Regt / Present May 12th - 1779.A listing of 34 men, including 3 sergeants, 3 corporals, a drummer and a fifer, in the hand of Capt. Jacob Wright and signed twice by him, once on the front and once on verso, one page, 8¾ x 7 7/8 in., on laid, watermarked paper. The six line notation on verso, also in Jacob Wright's hand, reads, "Fort Penn May 12th 1779 / Received of Colo. Philip Cortlandt the sum of one hundred and Seventy pounds being a gratuaty Sixth Company as per Act of Assembly passed the 13 Day of March 1779. £170." In fine condition. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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