Boston physician and scientist (1745-1819) who was a military surgeon with the British Army in Nova Scotia and New York during the American Revolution; he is best known for accompanying Jean-Pierre Blanchard on his 1785 balloon flight across the English Channel. Rare ink signature, "Yours le, John Jeffries, Monday Feby 13th, 9 Franklin St.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 sheet clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition. From the collection of Stephen Adamson.
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