Lot 463
(Wayne, Anthony) 1776 Uniform Order For Himself & 18 Officers. The account of General Anthony Wayne with tailor John Stille of Philadelphia, for clothing for the General and nineteen men, including eighteen officers, 13x8". Very good; boldly written on laid, watermarked paper; a couple of small fold tears and overall toning. The entries go from 2 Jan. 1776 to 14 Apr. 1776, with one 1777 entry for making "Sundry Cloaths for Self". The officers named are Capt. Church, Capt. Fredk. Vernon, Ensign Bartley, Ensign Job Vernon, Lieut. Boud, Capt. James Taylor, Ensign McHenry, Ensign Michael Kimmel, Capt. James Moore, Capt. North, Major Housacer, Coll. Johnston, Capt. North, Lieut. Gregg, Lieut. Reed, Lieut. Beaty, and Capt. Church, as well as Mr. Ryan. The total cost was £201.7.6. Three payments had been made and balance due was £43.16.3. Docketed on verso: "Generall Anthy Wayne's A/C…" The "Cloaths" were needed for the officers of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, which Wayne commanded. General George Washington came to rely heavily on Wayne during the Revolutionary War. "Mad Anthony's" successful assaualt on the heavily-fortified stronghold at Stony Point is recognized as one of the most brilliant maneuvers of the war.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
From the Ridgway-Wayne estate.
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