Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Manuscript DS, signed “Anty. Wayne,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, Greensville, Ohio, October 2, 1795. Requisition document for various supplies. In full: “Please to issue three coats, four vests, eight pair of woolen overalls (Serg’ts), one tunic coat, twelve caps, twelve coats, two vests, thirty two shirts, twenty pair woolden overalls, fourteen stocks, fourteen clasps, & sixteen pair of shoes (Privates).” Signed at the conclusion by Wayne and countersigned by his adjutant general, John Mills. Professionally silked on the reverse. In very good condition, with various blocks of toning and a few previous tears and separations to folds. After distinguishing himself during the Revolution, Wayne returned to civilian life before being called back into service by George Washington to lead an expedition in the Northwest Indian War in 1793. Until that point the war had been disastrous for the American forces, suffering tremendous casualty rates and making little progress. Wayne was able to turn the war around and lead troops to victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, the last major battle of the war. He negotiated the Treaty of Greenville the following year, on August 3, 1795—two months prior to this requisition document—which ceded large portions of Ohio territory to the US. Although the treaty was in place when Wayne requested these uniforms, hostilities continued as white settlers crossed the line established by the treaty, encroaching upon Native American lands. A significant official request from the early American military hero. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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