Lot 1016
Glover, John (1732-1797), soldier, Brigadier General of the Continental Army (1777-1782). Revolutionary War Dated Manuscript Document Signed "Jn. Glover/B. General", one and one-third pages, 16¾ x 13¼ Camp (West Point or Peekshill), October 6, 1781. "Muster Roll of Capt. Lincoln's Company of 7th Mass. Regiment in the Service of the United States Commanded by John Brooks Elgr. Lieut. Colo. Commandant— Taken for the month of September 1781," also signed by "Rufus Lincoln Capt." Folded in six parts, reinforced splitting along folds, Fine overall state of preservation.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
John Glover was the first Regimental Commander of the 14th Continental Infantry from January 1, 1776 (prior to that it had been the Marblehead Militia Regiment)- February 21, 1777, after which he was promoted to Brigadier General. Glover was instrumental in overseeing the evacuation from Long Island on August 29, 1776, fought at Pell's Point on October 18, and his regiment ferried Washington and his troops across the Delaware on Christmas night. His men then fought at the Battle of Trenton on January 14, 1777. Later responsibilities included escorting General Burgoyne and 5,800 prisoners to Boston, as well as an active role in the trial and execution of Major John André at West Point.
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