Nov 29, 2012 - Sale 2296

Sale 2296 - Lot 24

Price Realized: $ 3,360
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) WAYNE, ANTHONY. Autograph Letter Signed, "AntyWayneB.G.," to "the Captain of Clements's Guard," ordering him to march his guard to Spring Steel and prevent traffic in or out of Stoney Point, adding that he should guard against desertion and wait until Wayne arrives. 1 page, small 4to, with integral address leaf addressed in his hand; moderate toning overall, moderate scattered foxing, folds. (JMR) Fort Montgomery, 21 September 1779
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"You are to March your Guard along the Road by Clements's & take post just in front of Spring Steels securing all the Roads leading to Stoney Point to prevent any of the Inhabitants from going in or Carrying Intelligence to the Enemy.
"You will guard against any Desertion from your own people & await my arrival . . . ."