English naval officer who commanded the British forces at Bunker Hill. DS, signed 'Howe,' one page, 8 x 12.5, August 14, 1790. Document written in Howe's hand aboard the Queen Charlotte. In full, 'Pursuant to directions from the Lords Commissioners of the Admirality, you are hereby authorized and required (not withstanding and directions you may have received to the contrary) not to impress any Men who shall appear to be regularly protected and to take notice that the Protections which were issued before their hardships late orders for pressing from them are to be in full force for the Number of Men and for the time for which they were respectively granted.' In very good condition, with tape reinforcement to reverse along bisecting horizontal fold, light toning and a partially separated lower left corner tip. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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