Important Continental Army general (1737–1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at Yorktown. Revolutionary War–dated DS, signed “Sam’l H. Parsons Col.,” one page, 7.75 x 4.25, August 31, 1775. A statement recommending an officer, in part: “Since Capt. Ely has held a Commission in my Reigment he has Conducted himself as far as I have been able to observe as a faithful good Officer, to the Universal Satisfaction of the Officers & gives good Content in his own Company, has never so far as I know or have heard been guilty of any Thing which would impeach his moral Character or detract from his Character as a Soldier.” In very good condition, with light staining and soiling, and one small area of thin paper. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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