American Revolution
American Revolutionary War 1778 Muster Roll "Camp White Plains"
July 31, 1778, Revolutionary War Muster Roll, Choice Very Fine.
8" x 12.5", manuscript legal folio. Document lists the disposition of the eight companies of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment, John Bailey commanding, including officers, staff, and rank & file, totaling 379 fit for duty. Also noted are those on furlough, detached on other duties and of course, those too sick to serve. In all, the regiment was only at two-thirds of full strength, not an uncommon situation. Signed on the verso by Adjutant, Luther Bailey. A few chips along the margins, light soiling, otherwise in very fine condition.
American Revolutionary War 1778 Muster Roll "Camp White Plains"
July 31, 1778, Revolutionary War Muster Roll, Choice Very Fine.
8" x 12.5", manuscript legal folio. Document lists the disposition of the eight companies of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment, John Bailey commanding, including officers, staff, and rank & file, totaling 379 fit for duty. Also noted are those on furlough, detached on other duties and of course, those too sick to serve. In all, the regiment was only at two-thirds of full strength, not an uncommon situation. Signed on the verso by Adjutant, Luther Bailey. A few chips along the margins, light soiling, otherwise in very fine condition.
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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Feb 17th, 2008
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P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
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