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South Carolina's William Henry Drayton ALS

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South Carolina's William Henry Drayton ALS
<B>South Carolina's William Henry Drayton Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> “<I>Wm Hy Drayton</B></I>”, 1.25 pages with verso address panel and docketing likely by the recipient, 8” x 12.5”, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1777, to Major General Lord Stirling (William Alexander), New York. Drayton, a delegate to the Continental Congress, writes in part: “<I>…I am very much indebted to your Lordship, for your favor relative to the events at Monmouth. They are interesting & valuable, & such marks of your condescension will always be thankfully received…We have not yet got upon the proceedings of the Court Martial - they are still in the press. There is no doubt the sentence will be confirmed…many think it is time Gen. Lee was out of the Service…</B></I>”. Light toning, gentle separations at folds. Very good condition.<BR><BR>An altogether fascinating letter speculating on Charles Lee's court martial for defying George Washington's orders and retreating at the Battle of Monmouth. Drayton writes to the self-styled Lord Stirling, the Continental general in charge of the proceedings. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection</B></I><BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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