Lot 1035
von Steuben, Baron Friedrich (1730-1794), Prussian-born soldier, recommended to George Washington by Benjamin Franklin, became Inspector General of the Continental Army. 4½ x 7 ADS "Steuben", New York, Feb. 6, 1788, a sight draft to William Duer requesting he pay Steuben's steward William Shmuck $40 on Steuben's account. Handsomely matted with an engraving of von Steuben and framed to 19 x 13 overall.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $650 |
