Lot 70
Tallmadge, Benjamin (1754-1835) American Revolutionary Colonel who was Spymaster for George Washington and who had custody of Major André until his execution, accompanying him to the scaffold. Autograph Letter Signed, Washington, April 12, 1812, 7 pp. quarto, to a former comrade-in-arms, Joshua Huntington (son of General Jabez Huntington) in Norwich, Connecticut. A lengthy letter in which he commiserates with Huntington on the death of his daughter, offering numberous prayers and reassurance. In part, "…The Circumstances attending this removal have been so merciful & gracious, that we have felt constrained to make our acknowledgments to the Great Author & Finisher of our faith. We hope we shall not excite a single pang in your afflicted bosoms, but that it may be viewed as we really intended it, a token of our friendship & Love…." Also signed by Tallmadge's wife, Maria Tallmadge. A few marginal chips; otherwise Fine. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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