Lot 1153
Massachusetts Militia (4th) - Correspondence to and from Col. John Nelson (1) A January 1777 return of 223 male inhabitants, 16 years and older, belonging to the district of the 1st Foot Company in the 4th Regt. in Plymouth County. (2) Autograph Letter Signed by Nelson to his wife in Middleborough, Boston, April 17, 1779, regarding his decision to sell some oxen to Capt. Anthony. (3) Brigade Order from Brig. Maj. John Cotton, Plymouth, Jan. 1782, ordering that the commanding officers assemble their regiments and read the Militia Law of the Commonwealth so that the men don't have any excuse for not complying with it; very faded. (4&5) 2 letters from Edward Sparrow, Middleborough, June 1781 and July 1782, regarding problems with choosing new field officers for the regiments from Rochester and Wareham. (6) Letter from (Capt.) Barnabas Bates, Wareham, May 9. 1782, explaining why he could not give a return of all of the men and equipment in his company. These items are foxed, stained, and split in varying degrees. Sold as is.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Ex: Stuart Goldman Collection.
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