British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Manuscript DS, signed “Thos. Gage,” one page, 8 x 13, January 24, 1766. Colonial pay order, in part: “By His Excellency The Honorable Thomas Gage, Major General & Commander in Chief of all His Majesty’s Forces in North America…You are hereby directed…for the Subsistence of His Majesty’s Forces under my Command, to Pay, or Cause to be Paid, to Captain Lieut. Ralph Phillips, Commanding Three Companys of the First Battalion of His Majesty’s Sixtieth (or Royal American) Regiment of Foot, (in South Carolina and Georgia,) whereof Lieut. General Sir Jeffery Amherst is Colonel in Chief…Five Hundred Ninety One Pounds, Three Shillings Sterling.” In very good to fine condition, with a small stain under the signature and old repairs to hinge and adjoining page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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