Lot 665
Two Revolutionary War Documents. 12¼ x 7¾ in. true copy of a document headed "The Committee appointed in June 1777 to Estamate the service performed by the Several Inhabitants of the Town of Sudbury in the present war with Great Britan…." Amounts are listed for military services, including "the Minute Men which were Detained in Service at Cambridge in May 1775…the inlisted men called the Eight Months Men…the two Months men in Febry & March 1776…the men belonging to the Continantal Regements (Exept those belonging to Coll. Greatons which went into Canada)…the men which went to Ticonderoga…the two months men when went to New York…the three months men which went with Capt Moulton to Boston…." and more. Attested as "A true copy from the original" by James Thompson. Laid paper has normal age toning. With a 9 x 6¾" document regarding collecting state and town papers taxes, noted as "Copy of Constable William Stickney Genrel order January 1:1781."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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