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Lot 786

Von Steuben, Baron Friedrich (1730-1794) American Revolutionary general from Prussia who trained the Continental Army. Autograph Letter Signed, "Steuben" in brown ink on watermarked, fine-laid paper, written entirely in French, May 29, 1790, "Nouvelle York", two pages on integral sheet, folded to 9 x 7¼ in., Very Choice Extremely Fine.
A lengthy letter to Monsieur Le Comte regarding Steuben's financial difficulties, which were remedied in part when Congress, as a token of gratitude for his service during the Revolutionary War, granted him a parcel of land ("ma terre de Steuben") and a stipend of $2,500. Elsewhere he mentions "la nouvelle Constitution en France" and the Marquise de Brehan. While von Steuben is most commonly encountered in documents (and in many cases, with a "cancelled" signature), letters in his hand are quite elusive.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.

 
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