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Captain of the Schooner Spy, part of the Connecticut navy and one of the earliest ships in the developing American navy. Niles is credited in naval annals with capturing the first prize taken on the high-seas in the war. Receipt, 8.5 x 3.5 dated September 16, 1775, in which Niles receives seven casks of powder “being for government services.” A central horizontal crease, scattered toning, small separations at each edge of the crease, and a trimmed bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
