Lot #389

Anthony Wayne and Henry Knox Autograph Endorsements Signed (1777)

Description

Rare union of war-dated endorsements from Anthony Wayne and Henry Knox, supporting a light infantry request for “Two thousand Seven hundred Eighty three Cartridges"

Revolutionary War-dated autograph endorsements from senior Continental Army officers Anthony Wayne (“Ant’y Wayne, BG, Com’g Light Infantry”) and Henry Knox (“H. Knox, M’r Genl”), signed on both sides of a handwritten document from August 25, 1779, requesting “Two thousand Seven hundred Eighty three Cartridges" and "Fifty Eight Flints.” Endorsed below by Brigadier General Wayne, writing to the "Conductor of Military Stores, Please to issue the above articles,” and on the reverse by Knox, “Please to issue the within articles,” as chief artillery officer of the Continental Army, then stationed in West Point, New York. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, a couple of old tape stains, and some ink erosion to the crossed-out text.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
• Dates: June 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024

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