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.
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| Realized $1,783 |
