Former British soldier (1727-1806) who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War, controversially taking credit for the victory at Saratoga. Scarce ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, October 12, 1791. Letter to Henry Bedinger of Shepherds Town, Virginia, in part: “On Fryday I had the pleasure to receive your Favour of the 10th of September last, They next day I waited upon Mr. Murray, but did not meet with him until Monday, when he said, he was in Treaty with an English Gentleman, who had View’d the land, and was going immediately from home, to take a more exact View of the premises, before he Finally concluded upon the purchases…in my own Opinion I am Satisfied, He who pays the most money down, will be the purchaser, for I need not tell you the Omnipotence of ready money to a merchant.” In very good condition, with a few brushes to text, small hole affecting two words, and light scattered toning and wrinkling.
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