Lot 1014
Amherst, Jeffery, Baron (1717-1797), British General during the French and Indian War, captured Montreal (1760) ending French control of Canada, Governor-General of British North America (1761-1763), commander-in-chief of the army (1778), refused field command during Revolutionary War for personal reasons. Autograph Letter Signed, "Amherst", one page, 7¼ x 9, Montreal, April 14, 1789. Amherst writes to Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend] acknowledging receipt of a letter concerning the health of the King and the States of the Island of Guernsey. Very Fine condition with integral blank leaf laminated to a backing sheet.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $475 |
