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1780 Military Supplies for New Jersey

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American Revolution

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Revolutionary War Military Supplies Sent In New Jersey

March 1780, Lot of 2 Letters Signed by Nathaniel Hunt, Regarding Military Supplies, [New Jersey], Fine-Very Fine.
1. March 6, 1780, Autograph Letter Signed, "Nathl. Hunt", Cranbury, one page, 8" x 6" fine-laid paper, folded from a larger sheet, sent to Col. Furman in Trenton:
"Dear Sir - The Flour that I have on hand is for Col: Dunham at Morris Town and to be sent on as fast as possible to that Post (the Road Bad the Farmers would not go) Supplyed to Major Gordon for Teams - he said there was Patton's Brigade was handy and Loading was not very plenty at Trenton -- so if agreeable I send them a second Trip if no other Brigade comes mean time..." Letter has occasional foxing, but clear, legible manuscript--with outstanding Revolutionary War content!
2. March 27, 1780, Autograph Letter Signed, "Nathl. Hunt", Cranbury, on fine-laid paper measuring 6" x 6": "If you should not have loading plenty with you, I have upwards of a hundred barrels on hand and would be glad that it Could be taken out of the way..." (2 items)



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