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Revolutionary War ALS Aaron Burr 1777

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Revolutionary War ALS Aaron Burr 1777

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Auction Date:2010 May 20 @ 05:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Scarce Revolutionary War autograph letter signed “A Burr ADC” with postscript on verso signed “AB”. Integral leaf addressed by Burr to “Colonel Nielson / Cranbury” and docketed “Genl Putnams Letter/21 Febry 1777.” Burr writes, “The General has ordered Capt Campbell immediately back to Cranbury and from thence to be returned to [“Brunswick” crossed out] S. Amboy properly guarded by the Way he came – he is permitted to write to Mrs Campbell from Cranbury but to make no longer Delay. You will immediately let Mrs Campbell know that she has Liberty to pass to the Enemies Lines with her Family and Furniture – Campbell and his Attendant must be carefully watched and should any…in future arrive at your Post detain them till they can be reported to the Genl. I am Sir in behalf of yr Genl yr most Obt Sevt A Burr ADC.” Postscript on verso: “Capt Nielson will direct the particular Rout Mrs Campbell shall take. AB.” One page handwritten letter on laid paper, measuring 6.5'' x 8.25”. Irregular edges and small tears, otherwise very good condition.