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Here is a Revolutionary War broadside, “A Letter from General Lee to General Burgoyne, dated June 7, 1775” that we sold:
Revolutionary War Broadside 1775
Revolutionary War broadside, “A Letter From General Lee, To General Burgoyne, Dated June 7, 1775″ A broadside containing a spate of correspondence between former colleagues Lee and Burgoyne, including a defense of Lee’s support of the American colonies. Likely published in New York, as it seems unlikely this would have been published in British-occupied Boston. Measures 14″ x 17”. Docketed in contemporary manuscript on verso. Light fold lines, minor separations at folds with partial loss to some letters. Extremely rare. Sold for $5,250.
The following are some additional American Revolutionary War broadsides we sold:
American Army Establishment Broadside
Scarce Revolutionary War “In Congress” broadside entitled, “Establishment of the American Army.” Printed by John Dunlap: York-Town. Dated 27 May 1778 document divides the American army into four parts; infantry, artillery, cavalry and provost and details positions and payments within each department. Further resolutions dated 29 May and 2nd June detail compensation and rations. In part, “…Resolved, That each battalion of infantry shall consist of nine-companies, one of which shall be of light infantry; the light infantry to be kept complete by drafts from the battalion, and organized during the campaign into corps of light infantry: That the battalion of infantry consist of…Colonel and Captain [etc]…” 2pp. front and verso. Measures approximately 9.25″ x 14″. Fragile paper shows chipping and paper loss to edges and near complete separation at folds. Overall toning, wear and soiling, else good condition. Sold for $4,200.
Broadside announces the recruitment of soldiers for the American Revolutionary War. The document, dated 1775 and signed in type by Horatio Gates as Adjutant General reads in full: ”Instructions for the Officers of the several Regiments of the Massachusetts Bay Forces, who are immediately to go upon the Recruiting Services. You are not to Enlist any Deserter from the Ministerial Army, nor any Stroller, Negro or Vagabond, or Person suspected of being an enemy to the Liberty of America, nor any under Eighteen Years of Age. As the cause is the best that can engage Men of Courage and Principle to take up Arms; so it is expected that non but such will be accepted by the Recruiting Officer: The Pay, Provision, etc. being so ample, it is not doubted but the Officers sent upon this Service will without Delay compleat their respective Corps, and March the Men forthwith to Camp. You are not to enlist any Person who is not American-born, unless such Person has a wife and Family, and is a settled Resident in this Country. The Persons you Enlist must be provided with good and compleat Arms. Given at the Head Quarters at Cambridge, this 10th Day of July, 1775. / Horatio Gates, Adjutant General”. Single-page broadside measures 6.5” x 8.25”. Toning, chipping and minor tears along edges, with separation to fold intersection from the left edge. Very good condition. Sold for $2,886.
MA Broadside Revolutionary War 1777
Scarce Revolutionary War State of Massachusetts broadside for the supply of blankets to the American Army. House of Representatives document dated 30 January 1777 reads in part, “…Where as it is of the utmost Importance, That the Army now raising for the Defense of the American States, should be supplied with Blankets; and there not being a sufficient quantity in Store, Therefore, Resolved, That there be Five Thousand Blankets levied on the several Towns and Plantations in this State, in the…Proportions as expressed in this Schedule. And it is hereby earnestly recommended to the Selectmen and Committees of Correspondence, of the said several Towns and Plantations, to purchase and collect the Number set…and keep them under their Care respectively, till called for by this State…John Avery, Deputy Secretary…” Single page broadside measures 14″ x 17.25″. Chipping, toning and edgewear, otherwise very good condition. Sold for $1,007.
“American Taxation” Broadside Poem 1778
Revolutionary War broadside poem, “American Taxation,” circa 1778. 36 stanza poem relative to the British taxation of the American colonies which led to the Revolutionary War. Excerpts: “…While I relate my story, Americans give ear, Of Britain’s fading glory you presently shall hear; I’ll give a true relation, attend to what I say, Concerning the taxation of North America…We have a bold commander who fears not sword or gun, A second Alexander, his name is WASHINGTON; His men are all collected and ready for the ‘fray, To fight they are directed for North America…” Poem measures approximately 9.5″ x 7″. Moderate overall toning; free from holes, tears or impairments. An extremely important Revolutionary War poem which helped to encourage anti-British sentiment. Sold for $783.
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