Lot 12
Three War-Date Documents For The 2nd Massachusetts (1) Manuscript Document: "A Roll of the Men's Names in Capt. Hugh Maxwell's Compy 2d Massa.ts Regt Commanded by Col. Jno. Bailey," and docketed "..For the depreciation of the Money 1777 1778 & 1779," 16½ x 13¼ in. Columns include date of enlistment, names, rank, pay per month, town and county of origin, term of enlistment, and remarks; the latter notes death from battle or other reasons--desertions, appointments, promotions, etc. Heavy toning at top and botton do not affect legibilty.
(2) Manuscript Document: "List of the Commissioned, and Staff Officers, in the 2d Massachusetts regiment commanded by Lt. Colo Comdt Sprout." Columns show the date the men were commissioned or appointed, their name, rank, and remarks. Major Hugh Maxwell is noted as being "On Command at Stanford." Light toning, else Fine.
(3) Manuscript pay document, ragged at top edge, with paper loss at top of three columns, 7½ x 9 in. The first column is headed, "1777 Men Inlisted for 3 years or during the war"; Hugh Maxwell's name is listed with "for Gil.t Henry" after it, perhaps indicating that Maxwell accepted Henry's pay. The second column has £14: 0 : 0 after each name. The third and fourth columns seem to be "for three years" and "during the war." At right is a column of 18 names, headed by Col. Bailey. Seven other names are listed on verso, including Hugh Maxwell. Tape remnants on verso of lower corners. Still an interesting Revolutionary War document. (3 items).
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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