American general (1711–1777) remembered for his service in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War; he was killed in action at the Battle of Ridgefield. Revolutionary War–dated autograph endorsement, “The above pass is to be attended to, David Wooster, Brigdr. Genl.,” on a manuscript pass, one page both sides, 8 x 2.75, November 25, 1775. Above Wooster’s endorsement reads, “Mr. Will’m Dunlap has the Generals permission to pass to Ticonderoga. By order of the General, James van Rensselaer and DeCamp, Montreal, 25 Nov’r 1775.” The reverse bears a pass written at Ticonderoga a month later on December 17, “The within Named Mr. Wm. Dunlap is permitted to pass to General Schuyler at Albany.” This portion is endorsed by Col. James Holmes and Col. G. Van Schaick. Two edges affixed to mounting strips, with an old clipped description affixed at the top. In very good to fine condition, with a small split through the “D” in Wooster’s signature. A great example from a significant period and location during the invasion of Canada at the beginning of the American Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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