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Revolutionary War General John Stark ADS

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Revolutionary War General John Stark ADS
<B>Revolutionary War General John Stark Autograph Document Signed,</B></I> “<I>John Stark B G</B></I>”, 7.25” x 3.25”, Newport, Rhode Island, November 31, 1779. A military pass, the document reads, “<I>Mr. March has leave to pass with his boat to Providence & to carry a piece of linen some tea, Two cases & a half of knives & forks & a small trunk.</B></I>” Uneven right edge, old tape bleed-through in four corners from early mounting. professionally matted and framed. Good condition.<BR> New Hampshire native John Stark (1728 - 1822) is credited with uttering what would one day be used for his state's motto - “Live Free or Die”.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)