Henkels: VALUABLE COLLECTION OF Autographs and Historical Documents. BELONGING TO THE LATE JOHN MILLS HALE, ESQ. Of Philipsburg, Center County, Pa. EMBRACING, An Unusual Collection of Letters of Officers in the Revolutlon, and the Continental and the United Stutes, 1078PartI,

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January 01, 1913 - January 01, 1913
Page Size: 1681 items in 17 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
1 Abercromby, Sir Robert. Celebrated British General in the Revolution. Captured at Yorktown A. L. S. 3 pages. 4to. Biliapatam, Feb. 13, 1791. To the Hon. H. Dundas Biliapatam

Feb. 13, 1791

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2 Abercromby, James. British General, who served in America during the French and Indian war, It was he who made the foolish attack on Ticonderogo in 1758 L. S. 3 page, folio. New York, April 1, 1758. To Gov. Denny of Penna New York

April 1, 1758

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3 Adair, John. Serveil in the Revolution, and with St. Clair against the Indians. Distinguished at the Battle of New Orleans. Governor of Kentucky A. L. S. folio. July 8, 1803 To Thos. Todd

July 8, 1803

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4 Adam, John. Commissary of Prisoners in the Revolution A. L. S. 4to. Elizabethtown, Oct. 9, 1780. To Stephen Collins Elizabethtown

Oct. 9, 1780

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5 Anderson, Wm. Officer in the Revolution at Valley Forge, Germantown and Yorktown A. L. S.

March 1, 1813

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6 Anderson, Joseph. Major in the Revolution. U. S. Senator from Tennessee L. S.

March 30, 1835

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7 Arbuckle, Matthew. Brev.-Brig. Genl, in the U. S. Army and Indian Fighter A. L. S. Camp Montgomery

Oct. 8, 1817

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8 Armstrong, John. Brig.-Genl, in the Revolution. Headed an Expedition against the Indians at Kittaning, and Member of the Old Congress A. L. S. folio. Carlisle, July 23, 1756. To Hon. Robert Hunter Morris, Gov. of Penna Carlisle

July 23, 1756

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9 Armstrong, John. Brig.-Genl, in the Revolution. Headed an Expedition against the Indians at Kittaning, and Member of the Old Congress A. L. S.

Oct. 4, 1777, P.M.

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10 Armstrong, John. Brig.-Genl, in the Revolution. Headed an Expedition against the Indians at Kittaning, and Member of the Old Congress D. S.

April 1, 1756

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11 Armstrong, John. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. Author of the Newburgh Letters." Secretary of War A. L. S.

May 13, 1785

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12 Arnold, Benedict. Major Genl. in the Revolution. THE TRAITOR L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Albany, Feb. 2, 1778. To Gov. Moiris Albany

Feb. 2, 1778

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13 Ashley, John. Major General of Militia. Dispersed the Insurrectionary Force of Shay's at Sheffield, Feb. 26, 1787 A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Sheffield, Feb. 27, 1787. To Maj. Gen. B. Lincoln Sheffield

Feb. 27, 1787

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14 Churchill, Sylvester. Brev. Brig. Genl. in the Mexican War A. L. S. Washington

March 3, 1851

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15 Badlam, Ezra. Colonel in the Revolution A. L. S. folio. May 24, 1787. To Gen. B. Lincoln

May 24, 1787

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16 Barber, Francis. The Brave Colonel who served at Trenton, Princeton, Brandy wine, Germantown and Monmouth. Suppressed the Mutiny in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Line. Accidently killed by the falling of a tree A. L. S. 4to. July 31, 1782. To Col. Dayton

July 31, 1782

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17 Beckwith, Sir George. Aide to Sir Guy Carleton in the American Revolution and Governor of Bermuda D. S. Barbadoes

July 26, 1805

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18 Biddle, Col. Clement. The Quaker Soldier and Friend of Washington A. L. S. Philadelphia

Oct. 11, 1781

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19 Blaine, Ephraim. Commissary General of the Northern Department and Friend of Washington A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1779. To Jos. Reed Philadelphia

Nov. 18, 1779

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20 Blaine, Ephraim. Commissary General of the Northern Department and Friend of Washington A. L. S. Philadelphia

May 14, 1785

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21 Blair, Samuel. Chaplain to the Continental Congress A. L. S.

Dec. 28, 1776

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22 Bloomfield, Joseph. Major in the Revolution. Brig. Gen. in the War of 1812. Governor of New Jersey A. L. S. 4to. May 17, 1817. To Capt. Barker

May 17, 1817

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23 Eoyd, John P. Brig. Gen. in the War of 1812. "A Soldier of Fortune" A. L. S. 4to. Fort George, Aug. 11, 1813. To Gen. Stephen Van Renssalaer George

Aug. 11, 1813

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24 Bradford, Thomas. Commissary General of Prisoners during the Revolution A. L. S.

July 11, 1780

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25 Bradford, William. Colonel in the Revolution. Wounded at Princeton. Noted Printer A. L. S. folio. Bristol, Ncv. 4, 1777. To Thos. Wharton Bristol

Nov. 4, 1777

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26 Brattle, William. Member of the Stamp Act Congress. Captain of the Boston Artillery Co., 1733. Loyalist A. D. S.

April 26, 1770

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27 Erodhead, Daniel. Colonel of the 8th Pennsylvania in the Revolution. Celebrated Indian Fighter D. S.

May 3, 1777

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28 Broadside. Printed Circular Letter from Gen. Jos. Harmar and Genl. Henry Knox and others relative to quelling the Whisky Insurrection in Pennsylvania

Dec. 1794

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29 Broadside. Resolves of Congress, Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1777 Philadelphia

Jan. 4, 1779

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30 Broadside. General Military Orders Philadelphia

Oct. 27, 1779

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31 Brooks, John. Officer in the Revolution. Servel at Lexington and with distinction at Saratoga. Part of D. S.

Aug. 30, 1782

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32 Browne, J. Surgeon in the Revolution A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Providence, Jan. 25, 1777. To Maj. Gen. B. Lncoln Providence

Jan. 25, 1777

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33 Brown, Jacob. Celebrated Major Gen. in the War of 1812. Won distinction in the Campaign in Canada A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Head Quarters, Ogdensburgh, Nov. 22, 1812. To Gen. Dearborn Head Quarters, Ogdensburgh

Nov. 22, 1812

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34 Buell, Nathaniel. Lieut.-Col, in the Revolution A. L. S. folio. Mount Independence, Dec. 9, 1776. to Gen. Schuyler Mount Independence

Dec. 9, 1776

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35 Burgoyne, Sir John. British General in the American Revolution, and Dramatist. Surrendered at Saratoga A. L. S.

June 21, 1791

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36 Burgoyne, Sir John. British General in the American Revolution, and Dramatist. Surrendered at Saratoga A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1777. To Gen. Heath Cambridge

Nov. 24, 1777

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37 Butler, Col. John A Nortorious Tory Leader in the Revolution. Organized a band of Marauders, who painted and dressed like Indians, and who pillaged and murdered the inhabitants on the borders of New York A. L. S. 4to. Niagara, Feb. 12, 1787. To Major Fonda Niagara

Feb. 12, 1787

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38 Butler, Col. Richard. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. Killed by the Indians while serving under St. Clair in 1791 A. L. S. 4to. April 4, 1788. To Jno. Nicholson

April 4, 1788

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39 Butler, Col. Richard. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. Killed by the Indians while serving under St. Clair in 1791 A. L. S. folio. Quibbels Town, May' 9, 1777. To Genl. B. Lincoln Quibbels Town

May' 9, 1777

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40 Butler, Col. Thomas. The third of the Celebrated Butler Brothers. Served with distinction in almost every action in the Middle States in the Revolutionary War. Severely wounded by Indians at the same time his brother Richard was killed in St. Clair's Expe A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Fort Fayette, Oct. 24, 1796. To Capt. Edwd. Butler Fort Fayette

Oct. 24, 1796

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41 Butler, Walter. The Brutal Major Butler in the British Service. Killed in battle in 1781 A. L. S. 4to. Butlersburgh, March 27, 1775. To Major Fonda Butlers-burgh

March 27, 1775

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42 Butler, William O. Officer under Genl. Jackson at New Orleans. Succeeded Genl. Scott in command in the Valley of Mexico A. L. S.

Feb. 17, 1853

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43 Butler, Zebulon. Celebrated Colonel in the Revolution. Served with distinction during the war. Commanded the weak Garrison at Wyoming, Pa., at the time of the Massacre A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Westmoreland, Jan. 18, 1779. To Gen. Edward Hand Westmoreland

Jan. 18, 1779

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44 Butler, Zebulon. Celebrated Colonel in the Revolution. Served with distinction during the war. Commanded the weak Garrison at Wyoming, Pa., at the time of the Massacre A. D. S. Westmoreland

Sept. 7, 1775

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45 Cadwalader, John. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. Commanded the Penna. Militia at Trenton. Fought a duel with Gen. Conway for making offensive remarks about Genl. Washington A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 1776. To the Committee of Safety Philadelphia

Dec. 2, 1776

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46 Cadwalader, John. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. Commanded the Penna. Militia at Trenton. Fought a duel with Gen. Conway for making offensive remarks about Genl. Washington Printed Document, signed, and 5 lines Autograph

April 15, 1776

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47 Cadwalader, T. Brig. Gen. of Penna. Militia in the War of 1812 A. L. S. Philadelphia

March 10, 1819

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48 Campbell, Col. Arthur. A Western Pioneer and Indian Fighter. Served in the Revolution. Captured by the Indians in 1757 A. L. S. Patrick Henry

April 2, 1777

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49 Carleton, Guy (Lord Dorchester). A Celebrated British General in the American Revolution. Governor Gen. of Quebec D. S. Montreal

June 24, 1775

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50 Carrington, Edward. Quarter-Master General under Greene A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Richmond, Oct. 24, 1785. To C. Richmond Richmond

Oct. 24, 1785

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51 Chambers, James. Pennsylvania Officer in the Revolution A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. London Forge, July 11, 1792. To Thos. Mifflin London Forge

July 11, 1792

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52 Chester, John. Colonel in the Revolution. Distinguished at Bunker Hill D. S.

Dec. 20, 1793

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53 Child, Abijah. Officer in the Revolution L. S. Albany

Feb. 1, 1778

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54 Clinch, Duncan L. Brig. Gen. Served in the Seminole War A. L. S. St. Mary's

Sept. 26, 1823

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55 Clinton, George. Brev.-Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. Vice-President of the United States A. D. S.

May 16, 1792

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56 Clinton, George. Brev.-Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. Vice-President of the United States D, S. New York

April 13, 1787

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57 Clinton, Sir Henry. Noted British General in the American Revolution. It was he, through Andre, who caused the disaffection of Arnold D. S. Philadelphia

May 25, 1778

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58 Clinton, James. Brev.-Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. Served in the French and Indian War A. L. S. Little Britain

May 30, 1798

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59 Clinton, James. Brev.-Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. Served in the French and Indian War A. D. S. New York

April 15, 1785

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60 Clinton, James. Brev.-Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. Served in the French and Indian War D. S.

March 3, 1789

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61 Cochran, John. Surgeon General of the Continental Army A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. New Brunswick, Feb. 22, 1776. To Gen. Schuyler New Brunswick

Feb. 22, 1776

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62 Conway, Henry S. Field Marshal and English General and Statesman. Friend of America D. S.

Feb. 6, 1788

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63 Conway, Thos, Count de. Major General in the Revolution. Secret Enemy of Washington. Author of the " Conway Cabal" A. D. S. Philadelphia

Aug. 19, 1776

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64 Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis. Celebrated English General in the American Revolution. Surrendered at Yorktown A. L. S. Culford

Dec. 29, 1782

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65 Crafts, T. Colonel in the Revolution A. L. S. folio. Boston, April 21, 1778. To Genl. Lincoln Boston

April 21, 1778

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66 Craig, Sir James Henry. British General in the Revolution. Served at Lexington and wounded at Bunker Hill A. L. S. Colchester

Sept. 14 (1803)

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67 Craig, Thomas. Col. of the Third Penna. Reg't Continental Line in the Revolution A. L. S. Easton

Aug. 8, 1784

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68 Cushing, Seth. Major in the Revolutionary War A. L. S....

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69 Davidson, William. Militia General in the Revolutionary Army. Killed whilst guarding the passage at Catawba, selected by Cornwallis for his flight A. L. S.

Oct. 5, 1780

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70 Dayton, Elias. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Autograph endorsement of three lines Signed to an A. D. S. Schuyler

Aug. 26, 1776

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71 Dayton, Elias. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Autograph endorsement of three lines Signed to an D. S.

Dec. 5, 1800

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72 Dearborn, Henry. Major Gen. in the War of 1812. Served with distinction at Bunker Hill and throughout the Revolutionary War. Secretary of War A. L. S. 7 pages, 4to. Lisbon, Feb. 25, 1824. To Genl. Henry A. Dearborn Lisbon

Feb. 25, 1824

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72a Dearborn, Henry. Major Gen. in the War of 1812. Served with distinction at Bunker Hill and throughout the Revolutionary War. Secretary of War Autograph Manuscript, not signed

April 20, 1775

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73 D'EUient, A. French Officer in the American Revolution L. S. folio. Barracks, Dec. 16, 1781. To Genl. Lincoln Barracks

Dec. 16, 1781

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74 Dorsey, Thomas. Colonel in the Revolutionary War A. L. S. 4to. Elk Ridge, March 16, 1776. To the Committee of Observation at Baltimore Elk Ridge

March 16, 1776

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75 Duportail, Lebegue, Chevalier Louis. French General. Served in the American Revolution. Directing Engineer at the Siege of Yorktown L. S. Paris

Dec. 11, 1790

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76 Eaton, William. Officer in the Revolution. The Celebrated Consul at Tunis A. L. S. 4to. Richmond, June 26, 1807. To Commodore Preble Richmond

June 26, 1807

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77 Eaton, William. Officer in the Revolution. The Celebrated Consul at Tunis A. D. S. Fort Pickering

April 19, 1796

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78 Estaing, Charles Henry, Count d' Celebrated French Admiral, who commanded the French Fleet in the American Revolution. He was guillotined in 1794 A. L. S. Madrid

March 31, 1783

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79 Estaing, Charles Henry, Count d' Celebrated French Admiral, who commanded the French Fleet in the American Revolution. He was guillotined in 1794 D. S. Brest

Nov., 1772

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80 Farnham, Ralph The Last Surviving Soldier of the Revolution

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81 Febger, Christian. Colonel in the Revolution. Served at Bunker Hill, and Conspicuous at Stony Point and York-town A. D. S.

May 7, 1777

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82 Fishbourn, Benj. Celebrated Colonel in the Revolutionary War A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Augusta, June 26, 1787. To Gov. Houstoun Augusta

June 26, 1787

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83 Fremont, John C. Maj. Gen. in the U. S. Army. "The Pathfinder." Republican Nominee for President A. L. S. 4to. New York, Jan. 24, 1857. To President Hopkins of Williams College New York

Jan. 24, 1857

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84 French and Indian War. D. S....

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85 Frye, Joseph. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. Ensign in Hale's Regiment at the Capture of Louisburg D. S. Fryeburg

March 19, 1774

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86 Gage, Thomas. Governor of Massachusetts Bay. British Genl. in the American Revolution. Led the advance at Braddock's Defeat D. S. New York

May 5, 1766

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87 Gansevoort, Peter. Brig. Gen. of New York Militia in the Revolution. Captured Mohawk Castle and all the Indians D. S. Albany

June 2, 1807

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88 Gansevoort, Peter. Brig. Gen. of New York Militia in the Revolution. Captured Mohawk Castle and all the Indians L. S. Albany

Oct. 5, 1810

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89 Gates, Horatio. Major Gen. in the Revolution. Bur-goyne surrendered to him at Saratoga. Served in Brad dock's Expedition A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Providence, June 4, 1779. To Col. Jackson Providence

June 4, 1779

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90 Gates, Horatio. Major Gen. in the Revolution. Bur-goyne surrendered to him at Saratoga. Served in Brad dock's Expedition A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Providence, June 4, 1779. To Col. Jackson Providence

April 16, 1779

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91 Gibson, James Colonel in the War of 1812. Killed at Fort Erie A. L. S. Lancaster

May 4, 1814

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92 Gibson, John. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Governor of Indian Territory D. S. Pittsburgh

Nov. 9, 1795

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93 Gist, Mordecai. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Distinguished at Long Island and Camden A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charleston, March 18, 1791. To Saml. Meyer Charleston

March 18, 1791

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94 Glover, John. Brev. Maj. Gen. in the Revolutionary War A. L. S.

Feb. 1, 1783

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95 Glover, John. Brev. Maj. Gen. in the Revolutionary War D. S.

Jan. 7, 1781

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96 Greaton, John. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War Part of A. D. S.

June 1, 1780

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97 Greene, Nathanael. Major Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Washington's most trusted officer A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Fort Montgomery, May 14, 1777. To Genl. Geo. Clinton Fort Montgomery

May 14, 1777

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98 Greene, Nathanael. Major Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Washington's most trusted officer A. L. S. folio. Headquarters, Charleston, Feb. 8, 1783. To Gen. Lincoln Headquarters, Charleston

Feb. 8, 1783

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99 Greene, Nathanael. Major Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Washington's most trusted officer L. S. 4 pages, folio. Head Quarters, High Hill, Santee, Aug. 21, 1781. To Gen. Thos. Lee Head Quarters, High Hill, Santee

Aug. 21, 1781

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