Union solider who served in the Battle of Long Island, guarding the Bedford Pass with 800 men under General John Sullivan’s command. After heavy action, the unit was routed by the British under General William Howe, and once again engaged in heavy action at the Battle of White Plains. Ward was promoted to corporal in 1781. Partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 2.75, July 5, 1776. Ward signs his enlistment in the Continental Army the day after the Declaration of Independence is signed: “I, Daniel Ward, do acknowledge to have voluntarily inlisted myself a Solider, to serve in the Battalion of Foot raised by the Colony of Connecticut, to join the Continental Army in New York, to be commanded by Colonel John Chester Esq; until the Twenty-fifth Day of December next.” Double-matted and framed with an image of marching soldiers and a small commemorative plaque to an overall size of 19.75 x 13.75. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and scattered light spotting. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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