military The future hero of Bunker Hill approves “fit & suitable persons to keep the Houses of Publick Entertainment” 377. Israel Putnam Document Signed. American general (1718-1790) who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Israel Putnam,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 1764. Document issued to the Windham County Court, authorizing several individuals as “fit & suitable persons to keep the Houses of Publick Entertainment in the said Town for the ensuing year.” Signed by a number of justices of the peace, selectmen (including Israel Putnam) constables, and grand jurymen. In very good to fine condition, with toning, and splitting, to the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200
Exemplary, unblemished portrait of General Lee— “The picture is a very perfect one” 379. Robert E. Lee Signed Photograph. Exceptional 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Robert E. Lee in a bust-length profile pose, signed nicely in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published by Alex Gardner of Washington, D.C. Included with the photo is a handwritten letter of transmittal from John White Brockenbrough, a judge of the Confederate District Court for the Western District of Virginia, dated August 25, 1866, who writes: “I have the honor to enclose herewith the ‘Photograph’ and ‘Autograph’ of our beloved & illustrious General R. E. Lee. The picture is a very perfect one.” In fine condition, with two small pin holes at the bottom, made by Brockenbrough to affix the photo to his transmittal letter. Starting Bid $500
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October 13, 2021 | MILITARY
