Lot 58
18 Revolutionary War Era Documents, Grants, Promissory Notes, Paymaster Lists Many Signed by Individuals of Note. Large, very interesting collection of 18th Century instruments and manuscripts during the Revolutionary War. Signatures include members of the Continental Congress, selectmen, statesmen including Richard Ridgely, an ALS (actually a promissory note) by Edmund Randolph the 1st Attorney General of the US (1789-1794) Captain George Lewis (nephew of George and Martha Washington) bill for goods in support of his volunteer cavalry corp to diffuse resistance in Pittsburgh over excise taxes on liquor. Other items include signatures by mayor of New York, and a letter of recommendation to city of Newport by John Collins, Land tax receipt signed by register of Lancaster Country. There is one document signed twice by Isaac De Remier dated June 7, 1718 who was Mayor of New York from 1700-1702. Overall the condition of these pieces in good to fine condition. Some nice pieces here. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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