Lot 143
Sullivan, John (1740-95) Revolutionary War officer; member of First and Second Continental Congress but was appointed brigadier general and left for the Siege of Boston. He fought at Quebec, Long Island (where he was captured), Trenton and Princeton. He was often in conflict with Congress. In 1779, he led American forces in a scorched-earth campaign against Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and the Iroquois Nation and their British and loyalist allies along the Pennsylvania-New York border. He was President (Governor) of New Hampshire 1886-88 and 1789-90. Autograph Letter Signed ("Jno Sullivan") as New Hampshire's attorney general, one page, 7½ x 6 inches, Durham, Oct. 17, 1785. To Capt. Nathan Nichols, ordering him to pay Mr. Samuel Hill thirty-two pounds eight shillings "which shall be in full for the hundred Dollars I advanced for you…." Very good; folds and toning; affixed at four corners to a slightly larger sheet. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000
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