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Lot #302
Charles Cornwallis Autograph Letter Signed

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aroused much antiwar sentiment in England, and hostilities thereafter tapered off until the final withdrawal of British troops in 1783. ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, February 17, 1794. Handwritten letter to Sir Isaac Heard, in full: "I have been obliged by a severe indisposition, to give up all thoughts of taking my seat in the course of this week, and have given intimation of this to the Lord Chancellor—I request that you will be so kind as to inform any persons who would otherwise either officially or from inclination be disposed to attend." In fine condition.

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