American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress (1740–1795) who served as governor of New Hampshire and commanded the Sullivan Expedition in 1779. ALS signed “Jno. Sullivan,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, August 4, 1774. Letter to George Meserve, in full: “If you will please to favour me with an amount of the annual Export & Imports of this Province, you will greatly oblige Sir your most Humble Serv’t.” Sullivan adds a lengthy postscript, in part: “I should take it as a favour if you would inform me who lives in the house you formerly lived in, how long it is engaged for & whether it would be agreeable to you for me in behalf of Mr. James to put a Tenant in.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Sullivan’s own hand. In fine condition, with old repaired areas of paper loss to fold edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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