American general in the Revolutionary War, a delegate in the Continental Congress, and governor (or president) of New Hampshire. He is most famous for leading the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, a scorched earth campaign against the Iroquois towns that had taken up arms against the American revolutionaries. ALS signed “Jno Sullivan,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, July 25, 1786. Letter to Major Livermore in Concord. In part: “Upon a presumption that your friendship for me, regard for the public weal, will inference you to promote military knowledge by communicating your experience to your fellow citizens. I have taken the freedom to appoint you one of my Aides with the rank of Lieut. Col. And shall esteem it as a favour, if you will permit to fill up your Commision—My plan in the appointment of aides is as follows, viz, None but person skilled in military matters are to be appointed. And these are to be so dispersed as to prevent those in one extreme of the State riding to another, unless it be their own choice, each one will attend to orders in his own quarter, and pay attention to the discipline of the trips then, and will appear there as an Aide, on public days and, attend at such other places, as his convenience & inclination will allow; but not to be called out of his own Neighborhood.—This is to prevent loss of time, as much as possible to the Gentlemen who may think proper to accept.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light dampstaining to top and bottom edges, a bit lightly affecting beginning of signature, trimmed right edge to second page, mild toning, and pencil notations to second integral page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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