Lot 1151
Massachusetts Militia - Correspondence From Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin. Four letters from Brig. Gen. Goodwin to John Nelson, one as major and three as colonel, all marked "Public Service." The first, dated July 31, 1780, gives a final warning about the town of Middleborough being "deficient in furnishing their quota of men for the 6 months service," and states that he will "procicute according to order…." A 1781 directive commands Nelson to make returns of his companies and their equipment and to fill vacancies in two companies. Brigade Orders dated May 22, 1782, demands a return of officers who refuse their commissions and notes that he has received a petition from the officers of Rochester and Wareham. (A draft of this petition is included). The final letter, datelined "Plimouth 12th May 1783" orders Nelson to send the Train Band from Middleborough to Boston "with Arms & Accuterrments" on May 30th, where they will "parade in order for Military Discipline." All documents are toned, with age wear; uneven right edge affects several letters on third item.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Ex: Stuart Goldman Collection.
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