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Rev War Gen OLIVER PRESCOTT - Autograph Ltr Signed

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Oliver Prescott (1731–1804) Physician and soldier. Prescott was a Major General of the Massachusetts militia during the Revolutionary War. He was actively involved in the suppression of Shay's Rebellion. 7" x 9" autograph letter signed, no place, September 12, 1778, to Colonel Eleazer Brooks. "…I rode along last night reflecting upon what you said about detaching Capt. Osmore. I was sure I must have made some mistake…for I directed Col. Thatcher to detach a Captain as he had the most men…if you have detached a Captain from your regiment you must reverse the order…the Company will be in great confusion…I am sorry for the mistake…." Some age spotting, paper loss at one crease.

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