American Revolution
1779 Revolutionary War Receipt For A Sorrel Horse
August 3, 1779, Continental Army Receipt for Sorrel Horse, Choice Very Fine.
Revolutionary War era document concerning the use of a large sorrel horse. Dated at Fish Kill, New York. 7.5” x 4”, 1-Page on fine laid paper. Document reads, “This may certify that Major Quackenbush has got a large sorrel horse mark’d CA in lew of one taken from him, of his own property for publick service.” Signed “Tho. Werkes” as Deputy Quartermaster. Quackenbush was also the an Assistant Quartermaster of the Continental Army. The securing of an able horse was no doubt a necessary function of the Quartermaster in the Continental Army. For loss less equine savvy a sorrel horse is simply a term describing a common coat color in horses. Usually a copper or chestnut shade. Interesting Revolutionary War related content for use of a horse in the Continental Army. Folded, a few pinholes, generally pleasing.