Revolutionary War general (1753–1807) who commanded a company of light infantry and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill before serving under Israel Putnam and George Washington. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Sam’l B. Webb Col. Com’d Lt Infty,” one page, 9.25 x 5, November 9, 1782. Document submitted to the committee of pay table, state of Connecticut. In part: "This may certify that Jonathan Butler served in my Regiment the year 1780 at the end of said year he was discharged.” Includes the corresponding partly-printed receipt signed by Butler, “Jonathan Butler,” dated December 19, 1782, in part: “Received, of Pay-Table-Committee, their Order on the Treasurer of this State, to secure the Payment of Twenty five pounds four shillings and five pence.” Toned intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
