Partly printed Document signed. 1779. 6¼"x 7½". Elaborate Royal vignette atop. British soldiers pay receipt for service to the Second Troop of His Majesties Life Guards, under Lord Robert Bertie. Lord Bertie (1721 - 1782) was stationed in America at this time. Paying "…the sum of 100 pounds…on Account of Pay, Arrears of Payment, Off-Reckonings, Stoppages for Horses Forage, as well as in all other respects…" Signed by Joseph Robbins with two witness signatures. In 1777, General Lord Robert Bertie's Regiment was sent to reinforce the British garrison of Philadelphia. It arrived in time to participate in General Sir Henry Clinton's withdrawal across New Jersey to New York, and fought at the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse in June, 1778. For the remainder of 1778 and 1779, the Regiment formed part of the garrison of New York. Extremely Fine.
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Winslow Associates Catalog Auction
10:00 AM PT - Jul 26th, 2008
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