Lot 234
Allen, Ethan (1738-1789), Soldier and patriot, formed and led the "Green Mountain Boys" in the Revolutionary War, helped establish the state of Vermont. Autograph Document Signed, one page, 7¼ x 7, no place, February 17, 1786. Promissory note for £60 to one David Robinson. The note is followed by detailed and complicated instructions exactly how the note is to be handled, also entirely in Allen’s hand, in part:
"The above note is left with Capt Dewey to be Dielivd back to General Allen in case that Silas Goodrich shall make a turn of an Execution David Robinson has to collect of the General in favour of P. Silas with his brother William Goodrich…"
Fold separation with early repair on verso, old auction description partly affixed in bottom blank margin, tipped to a backing sheet, Fine and quite rare. In a custom quarter-leather portfolio with historical background and an engraved portrait.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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| Realized $12,500 |
