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Alexander McDougall

Alexander McDougall

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Alexander McDougall

Served as a major general in the Continental Army, and as a delegate to the Continental Congress. After the war, he was the president of the first bank in the state of New York and served a term in the New York State Senate. War-dated ALS signed “Alex McDougall,” one page, 8 x 13, January 17, 1779. Letter to Quartermaster Nicholas Quackenbush. In part: “I am without a Curry Comb or brush to Clean my Horses, and there is neither of those articles in the store here; nor have I one Bridle, if it would save the Country from destruction.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, light creases and wrinkles, and mounting remnants to corner tips. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #380 - Ended December 07, 2011