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Lot #488
David Cobb

“I take the freedom to recommend to your notice, the Bearer Major Washington, nephew to the Commander In Chief, who intends residing on your island for the recovery of his health.”

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“I take the freedom to recommend to your notice, the Bearer Major Washington, nephew to the Commander In Chief, who intends residing on your island for the recovery of his health.”

Soldier who was for several years an aide-de-camp of Washington, and at the close of the war was colonel and brevet brigadier-general. Washington intrusted to him the duty of entertaining the French officers, and of negotiating with Sir Guy Carleton for the evacuation of New York. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, June 7, 1723. Letter, written as aide-de-camp, of introduction of George Washington's nephew. In part, 'I take the freedom to recommend to your notice, the Bearer Major Washington, nephew to the Commander In Chief, who intends residing on your island for the recovery of his health.' Scattered toning, several stray ink marks near top, trivial chipping to left edge and expected folds, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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