Lot 217
Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796), Autograph Letter Signed, two pages [one sheet, both sides], 7½ x 9, Princeton, October 8, 1783. To "Col. Ebenr. Huntington", in part: "Congress have determined not to refer the matter of Commutation to the several states to settle with their officers in the line of the Army. I believe the state[s] have nothing to do in settling the accounts you refer too [sic] but rather suppose that all persons who acted under the late Josh Trumbull Esq in his department as Commissary General must have their accounts settled in (a) continental way; whether any persons are appointed to settle his account…I am not able to inform…" Very Fine condition with a light thinning near bottom affecting text slightly, accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 500 - 750
Ebenezer Huntington (1754-1834), no relation to Samuel, would eventually rise to the rank of Brigadier General. He later became a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
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