Nov 29, 2012 - Sale 2296

Sale 2296 - Lot 16

Price Realized: $ 1,560
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) HEATH, WILLIAM. Autograph Letter Signed, "WHeath," to General James Clinton, expressing his expectation that he will complete his work despite a weak garrison if it is possible, suggesting what to do about the scarcity of bricks, adding that he should notify the Furnace of the Forrest of Dean that Heath ordered some sheet iron for Fort Montgomery. 1 page, tall 4to; mounted along left edge to a larger sheet, minor bleed-through from docketing verso, horizontal folds. (JMR) Peekskill, NY, 2 December 1776
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"I . . . am sorry to Hear of the weakness of your Garrison--you will . . . do all in your Power to Compleat the works if Possible. If not the Fault will not be yours. . . .
"I have ordered some Sheet Iron to Fort Montgomery . . . which are Casting by one Samuel Patrick . . . , you will please to acquaint him of it . . . ."