(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) Papers Appertaining to the Silas Deane

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) Papers Appertaining to the Silas Deane Claim. 14 leaves of photographic reproductions of manuscripts dated 1775-1777, some double-sided, bound without additional text as issued. Folio, original 1/2 morocco with title in gilt, moderate wear, front free endpaper worn. Np, circa 1900?

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Deane was a Continental diplomat sent to France; he helped recruit Lafayette and Von Steuben to the cause. This production contains copies of original letters from Stephen Hopkins, Benjamin Franklin, Lafayette, and Baron De Kalb, and an account for Deane's ships.