Signed Benjamin Lincoln Document, Revolutionary War General, 8" x 9.7" partially printed document on laid paper being an appointment for John Thaxter as regimental commander of militia in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1762 and signed by Benjamin Lincoln and Gen. Bradford.
Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, designated by Washington to accept General Cornwallis' sword at the surrender at Yorktown.
Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, designated by Washington to accept General Cornwallis' sword at the surrender at Yorktown.
Condition report
Old archival rice paper and other paper repairs to separations at folds and missing text along right margin, VG-.
Images
Click on thumbnails to see larger images:
Additional lots in this auction
Similar lots up for auction
Auction details
Summer Historic Americana Online
9:00 AM PT - Jul 11th, 2008
offered by
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
6270 Este Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cincinnati, OH 45232
