Manuscript document, signed by Davenport, transmitting orders to Ensign William Shepard, Jr.

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Manuscript document, signed by Davenport, transmitting orders to Ensign William Shepard, Jr.

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Sale 276: Printed & Manuscript Americana: With Maps & Atlases (#276) 12/11/2003 1:00 PM PST Closed
Starts Ending 12/11/2003 1:00 PM PST

Lot #30Manuscript document, signed by Davenport, transmitting orders to Ensign William Shepard, Jr.

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$93.75

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Sale 276: Printed & Manuscript Americana: With Maps & Atlases (#276) 12/11/2003 1:00 PM PST Closed
Starts Ending 12/11/2003 1:00 PM PST

Description

Title:

Manuscript document, signed by Davenport, transmitting orders to Ensign William Shepard, Jr.

Author:

Davenport, John(?)

Place Published:

No place

Date Published:

May 21, 1783

Description:

7 lines, ink, on one side of half-sheet, addressed to Shepard on the reverse. 5¼x8¼.

Shepard is informed that "it is Genl. Patterson's orders that you come off with your guard tomorrow at daylight, likewise the men may be permitted to clean their arms and nothing this afternoon when they are not on duty..."

Condition:

Some soiling and darkening, very good.

Item#:

142303
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