Lot 141
Stark, John (1728-1822) He was a Lieutenant in Rogers Rangers during the French and Indian War and served as a major general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was famous for his leadership at the rail fence during the Battle of Bunker Hill and for winning the Battle of Bennington (Aug. 16, 1777). Manuscript Letter Signed as Colonel (of the 1st New Hampshire Regiment), 2½ x 6 inches, n.p. (during the invasion of Canada), May 7, 1776. To the General Court of the Colony of New Hampshire: "These may Certify That John Livingstone Served as an Armourer in my Regiment from the fourth day of May to the first day of August last." The dates given by Stark include his regiment's participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston. Clean vertical split at center of text; paper fill at right corners, not affecting text or signature; document is affixed at margins to thicker 4 x 8 inch paper.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500,
Goodspeeds, 1973,
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