Lot 103
Greene, Nathanael (1742-86) American Revolutionary officer; quartermaster general; president of Major André's court-martial trial; he succeeded Gates as commander in the South. Autograph Letter Signed ("N Greene"), one page, 7½ x 6¼ inches, n.p., n.d. (c. 1776-80). To Col. (Clement) Biddle (1740-1814) who was appointed Greene's volunteer aide-de-camp (1776), and who was also commissary general of forage (1777-80) under Greene. "Dear Sir I beg youl excuse me from dining with you. I have got a great deal of writing to do this afternoon; and feel too loaded and oppressed with difficulties to enjoy society. I am with esteem & affection Yours N Greene." There is a faint stain under Greene's signature; otherwise, the letter is boldly penned and signed. Integral address leaf is addressed to Col. Biddle in Greene's hand. Both men were from Quaker families. After Washington, Greene was the most highly-regarded general in the Continental Army.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500,
Joe Rubinfine, 1979,
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