American soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. ALS signed “Geo C. Clinton,” one page, 7 x 9, May 20, 1777. Letter to Nicholas Quackenbush, quartermaster at Albany. In part, “I would be glad you would send me by the Bearer…the bords for my Markee & Working Lines.” After his signature, Clinton adds a brief postscript which reads, “You won’t forget the Locks for my Boats.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered toning, light mirroring of signature from folding, show-through from docketing on reverse, and a small area of paper loss to left edge. RRAuction COA.
