Lot 440
1782 Pay Order For Sheldon's Horse Light Dragoons. Document Signed "Elisha Sheldon Col. 2d Regt L.D"certifying that Joseph Waters served in n Col. Sheldon's Regt in 1780 and that the pay order, signed by Waters' "X" was made in Sheldonn's presence., 6x8", Newtown, 11 Aug. 1782. A second document, partly printed, 6¾x7½", Hartford, 11 Sep. 1782, acknowledges receipt by Asa Benton of £26.6.8 in payment for Waters. Both documents on laid paper and fine. In December 1776 Sheldon's Horse, the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, was placed under the command of Col. Sheldon at the direct recommendation of Gen. George Washington. The dragoons consisted of four troops from Connecticut and one each from Massachusetts and New Jersey. The Regiment became "the eyes and ears of Washington's Army," engaging in all major battles from Brandywine to Yorktown. The regiment also comprised members of Washington's personal bodyguard.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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