Lot 1136
A Rhode Island Surgeon Orders Payment For Hospital Stores. Dr. Benj. Brown signs an order datelined Fort Ontario, Nov. 9, 1763, "to pay to Mr. John Farrel or order the sum of seventy five pound five shillings New York Courency and Charge the same to the Coloney of Rhode Island as it Being for hospitle stoars for the use of the sick of the Rhode Island Company." Approved by Capt. Geo. Cornell, Rhode Island Company. Written on laid, watermarked paper; old tape remains, mostly on verso; two small areas of paper loss, not affecting legibility, else very good.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $192 |
