Lot 25
[Revolutionary War]. Document Signed by Benjamin Lincoln and James Lovell One page, Oblong Folio, NY, June 25, 1806. A customs declaration for the schooner Julian arrived from Boston, with completed manifest on verso listing merchandise including brimstone, wine and paper. Signed by two Prominent figures during the War of Independence
Benjamin Lincoln (1733- 1810), Continental Army general captured with his army in Charleston, SC and exchanged; participated in battle of Yorktown and was appointed by Washington to receive Cornwallis' sword. He was appointed Secretary of War by Congress in 1781.
James Lovell (1737- 1814), a patriot taken prisoner by the British and later released, elected a member of the Continental Congress, where he led blistering attacks against Washington's leadership of the Army. Signed as "Naval-Officer" on recto in space provided.
Small fold separation without paper loss; tape reinforcement of weak fold on verso; light marginal soiling; Lovell signature a little light.
Very Good.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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