Lot 4079
Lt. Col. Frederick Weissenfels. Autograph Letter Signed by Frederick Weissenfels, Saratoga, October 20, 1781, 3pp, oblong octavo. To Capt. Henry Dodge, asking him to carry a letter to Poughkeepsie to the Governor "respecting the Cloathing Due to the officers, Deranged from the continental Service…to treat with the officers…on an application to the Legislature, respecting our half Pay…to request his Excellency to favour those officer, whose Names are hereby enclosed, with Commissions…[and] to represent…the Condition, the Generality of officers are in with respect, to a Pecuniary existance…." Excellent content. Paper is worn and toned; tape repairs on verso and at left edge, not affecting text. Weissenfels was Lt. Col. Commanding the 4th New York; he retired as Lt. Col. New York Levies.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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