American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He was later appointed governor of the Northwest Territory. Rare ALS signed "Ar. S. Clair," one page, 7.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to Crosly Nevill. In full: "I have enclosed another note, perfect I believe now. I wish I could go and thank you for your kindness…but I have been seized by…rhumatism in one of my knees last night and cannot walk a step today." Affixed to an identical size sheet and in very good condition, with overall soiling, and tears and areas of paper loss repaired by the backing. St. Clair is quite rare in autograph material.
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