Lot 1150
Massachusetts Militia - 1777 Ad For A Deserter and "Delinquent" Soldiers. Document "Dated In Camp att Tiverton," October 15, 1777, 3¾ x 6¾. Being an "Advertisement" for one Benjamin Booth who deserted from Capt. Job Peirce's Company and Col. Cotton's Regiment. A reward of five dollars is offered to anyone who will "safely committ [him] to any of the Goals belonging to the united States of america…." Written and signed by Capt. Peirce. Together with "A Bill of Expences" submitted by Sergt. Richard Lascombe, November 24, 1777 for marching from Tivertown to Taunton and Easton after five "Delinquent Soldiers" from Col. George Williams' regiment, 7½ x 6¼ in. One of the delinquent soldiers was Abrum Lincoln. Uneven lower edge on the first document; both are lightly toned and soiled.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Ex: Stuart Goldman Collection.
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