Lot 140
(Wayne, Anthony). Autograph Letter Signed by R. Brownfield, one of the doctors in General "Mad Anthony" Wayne's army, 2½pp, 10½ x 8 in. (Georgia), Aug. 7, 1782. To The Hon.ble Brig.r Gen.l Wayne in Savannah. In part: "…the situation of the hospital will I hope sufficiently apologize for my giving you further trouble at a time when your preparations for leaving Savannah may make it inconvenient for you to attend to it. The sick amount now near to 200 many of them very ill. Several patients are in a low debilitated state & I think cannot recover….The bearer waits on you to complain of the injuries done his barns…I assert that nothing in or about his houses have been wantonly injured or any one altercation made but what was absolutely necessary for the welfare of the sick…he had confidence to say that he would rather burn his barns than have soldiers in them….am now informed of your intention to go on water. Accept my congratulations on the full conquest of Savannah…." Good condition; paper is toned with extensive chipping at right margins, affecting several letters. The formal surrender of Savannah occurred on July 11, 1782. In appreciation of Wayne's service, Georgia appropriated 3900 guineas to purchase an estate for him.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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