Lot 67
Oliver De Lancey (1708-85) Successful New York merchant for whom Delancey Street was named; he remained loyal to Great Britain during the war. Pre-Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed, New York, July 12, 1772. One page quarto, with integral address leaf (manuscript and stamped postage), to Col. Phillip Schuyler at Albany, regarding property. In part, "..I have…at Heart the Purchase of Warrensburg that belongs to the Heirs of Peter Warren and as I know your regard for that Family I make no Doubt at My Request you will postpone the Execution of the Deed untill I have the Pleasure of seeing you…." At the time of this letter, De Lancey held several positions in New York; he was a member of the provincial council, receiver-general, and colonel-in-chief of the southern military district. He raised and equipped three regiments of Loyalists at his own expense--"De Lancey's battalions"--and was commissioned senior brigadier general in the Loyalist service, placed in command of the defences of Long Island. After the war, he was attainted and his property was confiscated; he retired to England and died there in 1778.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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