Lot 171
Collection of Documents Related to Captain Jonathan Gillet and Family. Over twenty documents and a household account book belonging to Captain Jonathan Gillet and his family, from Lyme, Connecticut, dating from 1742-86. Capt. Gillet served in the 3rd militia company of foot of Lyme, during the Revolutionary War. The documents include a 1775 list of the officers and soldiers required to served in the 3rd Military Company of Lyme, and a 1778 pay order signed by Oliver Ellsworth ("O. Ellsworth") ordering 8 shillings payment to Jonathan Gillet "for Effects taken by the Enemy." Other items include land deeds, receipts, a household account book of some 70 pages, with entries from 1767-1787, and incidental papers. Documents are worn, with toning and some staining; account book has some varmint damage at lower left edge.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $1,783 |
