British general in America during the Revolution. Although he defeated George Washington in a number of battles, he could not force a surrender and returned to England in 1778. ALS signed “W. Howe,” one page, 8 x 9.75, August 17, 1797. Letter to General Ross. In full, “Since I have had the pleasure of your stating the price of L. Mac’s Embassy, I am told of an edition from smaller paper for 4 guineas, which will perfectly answer my purpose, if you are so good to get it, that the plant and drawings are the same. I wish you would send McKenzie down here - we have a good bed for him & the jumble & variety of living would get him up on his bad legs. As for the poor…there are no hopes for his recovery. I see the Portuguese have left us in the lurch, like to our other late Allies. & I would conclude that is the cause of the depression of Stocks.” Second integral page bears an address panel to General Ross at the Ordinance Office in Westminster. In very good condition, with a couple separations along horizontal folds, scattered toning, heavier along a bottom fold right above Howe’s signature, heavier toning and soiling to second page, as well as an intact wax seal, paperclip mark and pencil notations. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
