Mar 13, 2008 - Sale 2139

Sale 2139 - Lot 49

Unsold
Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
LINCOLN, BENJAMIN. Partly-printed Document Signed, "B. Lincoln," certifying that R.D. Tucker has imported one hogshead of rum from Grenada in the June-Gillpatrick and acknowledging it to be third proof. Countersigned by T. Melvill as Inspector. Approximately 5 1/2x10 inches; folds, minor toning. Boston, 16 July 1808

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Lincoln (1733-1810) was a commander under General Washington in 1780, served as Secretary of War between 1781 and 1783, and led the suppression of Shay's Rebellion.