American Revolutionary colonel, who had custody of Major Andre and walked him to the scaffold. ALS signed “Benj. Tallmadge,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, October 10, 1785. Letter to a Colonel Grosvenor. In part, “I have taken the liberty to trouble you with the enclosed Letters…I shall be much obliged if you forward to the Persons of whom directed.” In very good condition, with tape reinforcement to folds on reverse, scattered toning, small pinholes of paper loss to folds and area of paper loss to right edge. R&R COA.
