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311. Henry Clinton Document Signed. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “H. Clinton,” one page, 8 x 12.75, September 1, 1781. As general and commander in chief of His Majesty’s forces within the colonies, Clinton directs a deputy paymaster to “cause to be paid to Captain John McPherson of His Majesty’s 82d Regiment…the Sum of Fifty Two Pounds, Seven Shillings, and Two Pence Sterling, Being Subsistence for the Convalescents left by the aforesaid Regiment at New York.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
312. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed.
ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, April 27, 1832. Handwritten letter to Mr. Carr, in full: “I beg you to accept my Hearty farewell and good wishes in your consular station. Remember me very affectionately to Mrs. Carr when you write.” Retains the integral address leaf with partial red wax seal. In very good condition, with creasing, intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200
Exquisite oversized imperial portrait of the tenacious Union general 313. William T. Sherman Signed Photograph. Fabulous and crystal-clear original 7.5 x 13 imperial bust portrait of Sherman in suit and bow tie, taken by Falk Studios of New York (and so stamped at the bottom), signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General 1887.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner area, another crease passing through Sherman’s left temple, and a matboard backing affixed to the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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