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American general in the Revolutionary War and a delegate in the Continental Congress. Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and as Governor (or President) of New Hampshire. He is most famous for leading the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, a scorched earth campaign against the Iroquois towns that had taken up arms against the American revolutionaries. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed as General of the Continental Army, 'Jno Sullivan,' one page, 7.25 x 9, August 3, 1778. Letter to Benjamin Stelle, ordering payment of $12,000 to Thomas Green 'for the use of his Department and this shall be your sufficient warrant given at Head Quarters.' Second blank integral page has been professionally inlaid to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with moderate toning and soiling to page, and several tape repairs on reverse. George Washington selected Sullivan, a major general, to assume command of Fort Barton and to prepare for an invasion of Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. RRAuction COA.
