Lot 249
Williams, William (1731-1811) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Autogaph letter signed ("W. Williams"), 1 page, 8 x 6½", Lebanon (Ct), Nov. 29, 1770. Written to Jabez Hintington (1719-1786), a wealthy merchant and member of the Connecticut legislature who became a major-general of militia during the Revolution, about horses. "As I have Horses enow to winter, conclude to accept your offer for yr mare tho I never once before thot to sell her so low….I find my purse so low since I came from Boston…will not venture to ask you to import more for me…" More content on specific horses, obviously a common bond between the two men. Some reinforcement on verso, else very good.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $368 |
