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311. Henry Knox Autograph Letter Signed. Revolutionary War general, first United States Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, March 7, 1787. Handwritten letter to “Gen’l Jackson,” in part: “I have attempted in vain an order for the money due from Mr. L. Beekman—The board owe Mr. Lowell, and are apprehensive of some difficulty. I don’t despair of obtaining the order, but at present, I cannot get it. I have in a public letter written you this day, enclosed a letter for Tho’s Russell Esq. containing an order for 1000 Dollars. I hope you may get this sum.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and small chips along the edges. Starting Bid $200
312. Civil War-era Fife by R. S. Meacham. Civil War–era wooden fife, measuring 24˝ long, manufactured by R. S. Meacham in Albany, New York. R.S. Meacham maintained a military and music store at 84 State Street in Albany, NY in the early and mid-19th century. Meacham’s was an importer and manufacturer of military goods and musical instruments. This fife has brass and ivory fittings and is marked “Meacham Albany.” Professionally mounted in a shadowbox frame to an overall size of 35 x 15.75. Accompanied by a publication entitled Militia Law, 1835, which advertises R. S. Meacham’s “Military & Music Store” on the back cover: “Military officers may here obtain every article necessary in equipping…Military bands furnished with complete sets of Instruments.” Starting Bid $200
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