Lot 1160
Massachusetts Militia Documents - Muster Rolls of the 3rd Foot Co. Two returns of the 3rd Foot Company (4th Mass. Militia under Col. John Nelson). The first is dated 1779 and William Tupper is captain; the Training Band, composed of 62 men, lists a 1st and 2nd lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, a drummer, and a fifer. The Alarm List has 25 men, with 2 captains and 2 lieutenants. Double folio; right side lacking blank lower 1¾ inches, else very good. The second return is dated Jan. 9, 1782, with Nathaniel Wilder as captain. The Training Band lists 67 men and the Alarm List lists 32 men; 4 other men are listed as "In Service." Both margins have some paper loss, affecting 4 ranks on the left and numerous last names on the right.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex: Stuart Goldman Collection.
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