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A Deserter At Fort Constitution

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A Deserter At Fort Constitution
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Lot of 4 items reading the important fortress in NH Fort Constitution,  -Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 24, 1807. 1 pp. 7¾” x 9 ¾”.  In part, with all spelling errors: “ …You are hereby ordered to proceed towards Piscataqua Bridge in pursuit of Matthew Lous and Joseph Dean both Deserters from the Garrison and use every exertion in your power to overtake …the same. Dean wore a Dark Blue Coatee, Buff vest, vest, white trousers, and an old Round Hat Sous a Light Blue nankeen Coatee White trousers or overalls, Round Hatt with large Brim downward –  20 Dollars for cash and all expenses paid is offered and on delivery at this or any other military post in the United States. I hold myself Bound to pay the same…” continues on back and is signed by Edward Siso. -Autograph Note Signed from Captain Walback stating that a private in his company, a captain John Kennison had taken part in the capture of the deserters and should take part in the reward. Signed by the Captain. No date, No place. Addressed to George Frost.- Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 27, 1807. 1 pp. 8” x 9 with integral address leaf addressed to George Frost, Durham stating Captain Walback had paid George Hull for the capture and reward of the Deserters “when they were safely delivered to that post…” -Manuscript Document, March 1810, 1 page. 4to, being an agreement from Captain Walback, Assistant Military agent at Post Constitution promising to pay George Fifest (?)of Durham “for supplying the United States Troops in Garrison at said Post with Cords of Wood…White Black Oak, Maple Wood….delivered before Nov. next at high Water Mark…”  All mostly Fine.