Lot 68
(Nicaragua Campaign) Letter from George King to James Bartlet, autograph letter signed, 4 pages, one address panel, 7" x 8½", Kingston (Jamaica), June 23, 1780, to Edinburgh. The letter begins with the expression of sympathy and regret at the passing of Lord Maitland. The writer then discusses British Military actions in Central America in 1780, in part: "we have lately taken the castle of St. Juan which commands the river that leads into the lake of Nicaragua. It is expected that our troops will get possession of the cities of Grenada and Leon situated on the lake." Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $300 |
