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Lot #440
Benjamin Lincoln

Attractive Marblehead import receipt for “one Case of Claret"

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Attractive Marblehead import receipt for “one Case of Claret"

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Lincoln,” one page, 9.5 x 5, April 23, 1805. Port of Marblehead document certifying an import of “one Case of Claret numbered and marked as per margin, containing Two & a quarter Gallons," delivered by Joseph Barker "in the Liberty-Gardner, an American Vessel, from Bordeaux." Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln as collector. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: September
  • Dates: #535 - Ended September 12, 2018





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