Colonial military officer during the French and Indian War, and a general in the Continental Army during the Revolution (1738-1824) who, as an organizer of the Ohio Company, was instrumental in the initial settling of the Northwest Territory. ADS, signed “Rufus Putnam,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, August 13, 1802. Pay order issued to George Simpson, cashier of the Bank of the United States. In full: "Ten days after Sight pay to Enos Hitchcock or order Fifty Dollars, being for part of my Salary for the second quarter of the present year as Surveyor general of the United States, without further advice." In fine condition, with a thin stain to the lower right corner.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
