Scottish-born doctor and military officer (1718–1791) who served under George Washington during the French and Indian War and American Revolution. Manuscript DS, one page, 7 x 4.25, January 4, 1755. A pay order sent to Stephen, signed at the conclusion by Carolus Gresham de Splittdorff, in part: “Pay Carlyle & Dallas on their order Eleven pounds two shillings & two pence value rec’d of them—& place the same to the discharge of my pay.” Endorsed at the conclusion by Stephen, “Accept, the above order as pay money of the Virginia Forces.” In very good condition, with separations to intersecting folds repaired with silking to reverse, subtle foxing, and toned tape remnants to lower left. Splittdorff was killed during the French and Indian War in Braddock’s defeat in the summer of 1755, in what was considered one of the most disastrous defeats for the British in the 18th century. An intriguing association from colonial America. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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