Lot 129
Revolutionary War Documents for Virginia Light Dragoons. Provision Return for the Virginia 1st Regt. of Light Dragoons signed by future governor James Wood as Col. Com., 6½ x 8 in., Winchester Barracks, 1783. "Provision Return for four days for a Detachment of the 1st Regt. of Light Dragoons Just arrived from South Carolina consisting of Ninety three men commencing the 13th and ending the 16th June 1783." W. Dangerfield Sergt., Maj. 1st Reft. Lt D., signs at bottom that he received 372 rations from the contractor for Winchester Barracks on June 16, 1783. Very good; clearly and boldly written. Documents of dragoon regiments of Virginia involved in the Southern Campaign are rare. Accompanied by an Autograph Document Signed by Francis Thornton, 4 x 8 in., n.p. "Receivd of Coll. Baylor for three Horses for the Regiment ninety eight Pounds. March 24th, 1771." Thornton belonged to Cornet Lee's battalion of light dragoons. Good; document is stained and toned.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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