Lot 808
Revolutionary War Home Guard Is Organized In New York. Revolutionary War dated manuscript document, organizing an informal Home Guard to defend the districts of Coxsackie and Great Imbought, signed by Philip Conine as chairman for the committee, 1 page, 12½ x 7½ in., July 10, 1777. Very good; damp staining at the top, burned areas in the bottom margin (not affecting the content), a ½ in. tear in the top margin, and old repairs on the back. In part: "Whereas on the requisition of General Schuyler the militia of the districts of Coxsackie and the Great Imbought are called to actual service by reason whereof the committees of the said districts … have thought proper to appoint in each beat of the said districts one discreet person to take the command and management of the same ….all such persons not enrolled and exempted from militia service… to be warned to hold themselves in readiness, provided with arms and accoutrements…to quell all insurrections and other disturbances that may happen during the absence of the militia…."
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.
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