Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of Bunker Hill. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Heath,” one page, 7.75 x 13, May 7, 1799. Probate document ordering that “Rebecca & Samuel Davenport, Administrators on the estate of Isaac Davenport, late of Dorchester, deceased, advertise Notifications of their being Administrators as aforesaid, by posting the same up in some public Places…and by publishing it in the Independent Chronicle, printed in Boston.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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