Lot 809
Revolutionary War Letter Regarding American Soldiers Deserting Their Posts. Autograph letter unsigned, 1p, 7 x 6¾ in., Foglon Ferry, 15 Dec. 1776, regarding American Soldiers deserting their posts. Draft of a letter to an unknown commander (possibly Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin), concerning the towns of Rochester (New Hampshire) and Wareham (Massachusetts). In part: "[I] found the several companies in your town offered in part but almost destitute of soldiers. One whole company wholly have quitted their post without paying any regard to the orders of Col. Cook, the Commander here… [I] found myself obliged to take command of the regiment, which considering my abilities is arduous and disagreeable & which I determine to avail myself of if you nor Col. White douth (sic) not appear to take the command of. We are amazingly in want of men to guard this coast. Therefore most seriously desire you to send your whole military from Middleborough immediately…." Fine. Written on period laid paper, it has been removed from a folio mount and has traces of the old hinging along a 1 in. strip on the blank reverse; reinforced on the back with a piece of 19th century advertising.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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