Lot 172
Revolutionary War Journal. A 32-page journal, 6½ x 4 inches, the first seven pages being in code, recording official information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts until March 1, 1777 and "to regain the army at or near New York…."; a provision return datelined Camp Fairfield, Oct. 18, 1776, "for 2 Days of Capt Gores company in Coll. McIntosh's Regt. & weekly allowance for 68 men"; a list of the men in Capt. Gore's company; the rations allowed each man; the pay scale of a battalion; a copy of regimental orders; eleven pages listing the names of the men on guard duty from October 12 though November 15, 1776, etc. This journal probably belonged to James Humphrey, who used the same code in another journal. Together with an additional 20 pages, soiled and chipped, containing numerous tables such the diameter of guns and balls, the "composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures"; "Weight of powder for Proof Service & Scaling of Brass Ordnance" and another table for iron ordnance; how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, and all sorts of intriguing items. A separate page lists marching orders, as if practicing. All toned and soiled but very interesting.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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