Lot 74
Gage, Thomas (1718/19-1787), British Army General, Commander-in-Chief at the Beginning of the Revolutionary War, autograph letter signed "Thomas Gage", one sheet, 7" x 9", Park Place, November 24th, 1775, writing to the Secretary of War Lord Barrington, in part, "I have the honor to transmit your lordship a list of promotions to be laid before his majesty for the sale of commissions in his regiments in Boston." Gage may well be attempting to replace the 1,000 British soldiers killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June, repaired tear, rebacked, otherwise Very Good.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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