Lot 124
Maxwell, William (1733-1796) Brigadier general during the American Revolution, commanding the New Jersey Brigade, which took part in the defense of Philadelphia, fought at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge before Brandywine, served as the reserve at Germantown, and fought at the Battle of Monmouth. He took part in the 1779 Sullivan Expedition, taking over when Sullivan fell ill. Document Signed ("W. Maxwell") as Deputy Commissary of Detroit, one page, 8½ x 8 in., Detroit, Sept. 27, 1766. An affadavit regarding the condition of some rotting barrels of liquor and wine from the estate of the late Joseph White, a merchant from Albany. Also signed by Edward Mumford and George Knaggs. Overall fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $110 |
