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1001: Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection of Signers1029: George Washington1019: William Hooper
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Nashua, NH, United States
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RR Auction is proud to present the Proctor "Sang" Newell Collection of Signers of the Declaration of Independence. A complete set of all 56 men who signed this historic document, this collection represents the ultimate accomplishment in American autograph collecting. Of the precious few complete collections of Signers known to exist, this set is one of the finest quality sets ever offered. Most of the examples are substantial-length letters, many of which feature significant historical content by some of the nation's most important Founding Fathers. The centerpiece of any complete set of Signers is the rarest of them all, the autograph of Button Gwinnett. According to the most recent published census, only 51 examples of his hand are known to exist?and only eleven remain in private hands.* The Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection features a superb example: a historic 1773 document signed by the Georgia Signer at an important moment in his life. The Gwinnett complemented by other rare and uncommon Signers including Thomas Lynch, Jr. and Arthur Middleton (South Carolina), Joseph Hewes and John Penn (North Carolina), Thomas Nelson, Jr. (Virginia), George Taylor (Pennsylvania), and Lyman Hall (Georgia). It is the enormous scarcity of these signatures that make collecting all 56 Signers a near impossible feat. These great rarities are accompanied by numerous extraordinary-content letters by some of the most important Founding Fathers written at key moments in American history. John Adams announces the arrival of Rochambeau's army in America in a 1780 letter from Paris to Gen. Nathanael Greene and adds, "America is the City, Set upon a Hill." Adams' longtime friend (and rival) Thomas Jefferson is featured as well in a 1781 letter (also to Greene) promising reinforcements that would battle General Cornwallis and help set the stage for Yorktown.
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Henry Clinton: British General (1730–1795) who served as Commander-in-Chief in North America (1778–1782). Important war-dated manuscript LS, signed "Henry Clinton," one page, 7.75 x 12.5, September 8, 1781, New
1024: Henry ClintonEst. $5,000-$10,000Lot Passed
Jean Burgoyne: British Major General who led the 1777 expedition from Canada that ended in his surrender at Saratoga: the pivotal American victory that convinced France to become an ally of the United States.
1025: Jean BurgoyneEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Johann Karl Philip De Krafft: An archive of eight documents and related notes, dating between 1776 and 1883, together with ephemeral notes relative to the military career of Johann Karl Philip Von Krafft and his descendants in
1026: Johann Karl Philip De KrafftEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
Benedict Arnold: Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who distinguished himself at Saratoga (1740–1801). One of Washington's most skilled and able generals, he turned traitor in an
1027: Benedict ArnoldEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Charles Cornwallis: British General who served in America from 1776 to his surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Governor General of India (1786–1793), Lord Lieutenant of Irleand (1798–1801). Excellent content ALS, signed
1028: Charles CornwallisEst. $2,000-$3,000
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George Washington: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States (1731/2–1799). Important war-dated manuscript LS, signed "Go: Washington," one page, 7.25 x 11.5, August 6,
1029: George WashingtonEst. $30,000-$35,000Lot Passed
Nathanael Greene: Major General in the Continental Army (1742–1786). He entered the army as a private and rose to become one of Washington's most able and dependable general officers. He is best known for his
1030: Nathanael GreeneEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Benjamin Lincoln: Major general in the Continental Army (1733–1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known for being the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. ALS signed “B.
1031: Benjamin LincolnEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
Friedrich von Steuben: Prussian officer who in 1777, volunteered his services to the Continental Army (1730–1794). Appointed as Inspector General, he was responsible for transforming Washington's army into a professional
1032: Friedrich von SteubenEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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