Lot 803
John Hancock's Revolutionary War Orders, 1781. Letter from Major Israel Fearing to Major John Nelson, conveying orders from Brig. Gen. Cushing, 8 x 6¼ in., Worchester, March 5, 1781. "Sir, This day orders is received from Brigd. Cushing in consequence of a order from Governor Hancock, the purport of which is, that a hundred men be detach'd from this Regiment properly arm'd & equipt with three days provisions & march immediately to Tivertown & from thence to Newport for the term not exceeding forty days to be under the command of the Major Genl. Lincoln, the town of Middleborough's proposition whereof is fifty nine men which you are ordered to cause to be raised immediately & form them into one company & appoint one captain & two lieutenants to command them…. P.S. the town of Middleborough must hold themselves in readiness to march at shortened notice." With integral address leaf. Very good; some dampstaining and age toning.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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