Major general in the Continental Army (1733–1810) during the American Revolutionary War known for being the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Lincoln,” and countersigned by Joshua Prentiss, one page, 9.5 x 4.75, October 20, 1804. As Collector of the port of Marblehead, Lincoln signs to attest that one “Cask of Wine numbered and marked as per margin, containing Fifty three gallons” was imported from Bordeaux. Double-matted with an engraving of Lincoln in military garb, to an overall size of 16 x 19.5. In fine, clean condition, with scattered surface creasing. RRAuction COA.
