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A Rare Massachusetts Land Lottery Ticket Signed By Rufus Putnam

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A Rare Massachusetts Land Lottery Ticket Signed By Rufus Putnam
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RUFUS PUTNAM (1738-1824). Putnam, a Revolutionary War officer from Massachusetts, was a top engineer for the Continental Army with a specialty in fortifications. After the war, he helped suppress Shay’s Rebellion and survey some of the Ohio Company lands in 1786. DS. 1pp. 6” x 4 1/4”. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1786. A partly printed lottery ticket signed “Rufus Putnam” and “Leo: Jarvis” as managers. The piece states: “Land-Lottery. THIS Ticket entitles the Bearer to the Lot or Tract of Land, drawn by the Number thereof, pursuant to an Act of the General Court, passed the Ninth Day of November, 1786.” There is a decorative border on the left side that has been scalloped. The piece has even toning and very bold signature; the piece is in fine condition overall.