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Historic Letter Copy Book Fragment - Revolutionary War

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Revolutionary War Letter & Enlistment Document : Autograph note signed by Lieutenant Jonas Parker. Chelmsford, [Massachusetts], 18 February 1777. 1 page. With: Autograph letter signed by John Bettey, to Andrew Bettey of Chelmsford, MA. Camp on Rhode

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Historic Letter Copy Book Fragment - Revolutionary War

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Letter Copy Book fragment of Johnathan Williams (1751-1815) first superintendent of the US Military Academy and grand nephew of Benjamin Franklin. Book fragment was kept by Williams while serving as Commercial Agent for the United States Navy in Nantes, France during the American Revolution. Book fragment measures 17.5" x 11.75" and lacks boards and spine. Copies of letters sent by Williams start on January 18th, 1780 and go until February 18th, 1785 covering 166 pages with approximately 100 pages of blank sheets following. Recipients of letters include Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Joseph Wharton, Robert Morris among others.

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Historic Letter Copy Book Fragment - Revolutionary War

Name: Historic Letter Copy Book Fragment - Revolutionary War
SKU: 49400375
Price: 29000 USD
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