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JAMES CLINTON A.L.S.

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JAMES CLINTON A.L.S.
<b>10. JAMES CLINTON</b> (1733 - 1812) American Revolutionary War general who participated in the battles at Quebec, wounded in the defense of Forts Clinton and Montgomery during Sir Henry Clinton's attempt to relieve Burgoyne in 1777. It was his brigade who received the surrendered British colors at Yorktown. War date A.L.S. "<i>James Clinton B. Gen</i>" 1p. 4to., Peekskill, [N.Y.], June 14, 1778 to Major General Horatio Gates, in part: ".<i>..Agreeable to your directions I had the Colonels of the Regiments of my Brigade here in order to settle their Ranks, both with respect to their Regiments...they agreed that you should nominate officers for that purpose. -- I was desired to solicit your Honor for liberty that Col. Des Bois should move his Regiment down near to Col. Nixon...</i>". Mounted to another sheet, wrinkled, light soiling, a few minor holes and chips affecting only a few words, otherwise very good.<b>$500-700</b>