Lot 1026
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810), U.S. Revolutionary War General, First Secretary of War (1781-1783) under the Articles of Confederation. Autograph Letter Signed, "B Lincoln", 1½ pages, 7¾ x 12¾ Boston, November 24, 1784. Business letter to William Lyles in Alexandria, Va. who is apparently handling Lincoln’s business affairs, in part
"…I expect Captain Clark will sail again for Alexandria about the middle of December perhaps before. I have it in contemplation to fill his hold with white pine boards. If this should not take place he may sail by the 10.th of next month. I wish you would immediately upon receipt of this procure on the best terms another freight of wheat. I will find you either the cash or bills on Baltimore or Alexandria…".
Integral address leaf in Lincoln’s hand with manuscript "5 - 8/ 22.d" rate. Professionally repaired splits along fold and tear at lower right, laminated in mylar. Fine appearance.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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