{"title":"Wars of the Nations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wars of the Nations section features original historical documents, letters, military records, maps, autographs, photographs, and artifacts related to major conflicts that have shaped world history. Spanning centuries of warfare—from colonial struggles and revolutionary movements to international wars and global conflicts—the collection offers firsthand material connected to soldiers, commanders, political leaders, and pivotal military events. These authentic pieces provide valuable insight into the strategies, sacrifices, and historical consequences of war while preserving the personal stories and official records that emerged from the battlefield. Ideal for collectors, historians, and researchers, this category presents a unique opportunity to own tangible artifacts from some of the most significant conflicts in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"civil-war-special-order-from-the-2nd-regiment-new-york-volunteer-infantry","title":"Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"x_Y3BBE\" style='border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; 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Harmon B. Schlitz\u003c\/strong\u003e is \"temporarily assigned to duty in Co. C\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQBQ\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 16px; padding: 0px; list-style: circle;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"x_T286Pc\" style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"x_Yjhzub\"\u003eLieut. Alonzo Rippmett\u003c\/strong\u003e is \"temporarily assigned to duty in Co. 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The 2nd New York Infantry Regiment's two-year service enlistment ended around this time. The majority of the regiment was mustered out of service in Troy, NY, on May 26, 1863. The men who had enlisted for a three-year term were transferred to the 70th New York Infantry Regiment. This document relates to the final period of service for the original 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry regiment.\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"b5Q8te_1v,b5Q8te_1w,b5Q8te_1x\" class=\"x_uJ19be x_notranslate\" style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"x_vKEkVd\" style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: inherit; text-wrap-mode: nowrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51381091729690,"sku":"EB-326865627090","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_fa38c510-5078-4f66-a168-60f3db729c37.jpg?v=1764382526"},{"product_id":"1862-civil-war-general-siegel-lithograph","title":"1862 Civil War General Siegel Lithograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eLithograph published in 1862\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 3\/4 x 18 1\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good with small paper loss at right edge and right corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is a lithograph portrait of General Franz Sigel, a notable German-American military officer who served as a major general in the Union Army during the Civil War. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverview of Franz Sigel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackground: Born in Baden, Germany, Sigel led the 1848 German Revolution before immigrating to the United States in 1852. He influenced the German immigrant community and helped rally thousands to the Union cause with the popular slogan, \"I goes to fight mit Sigel\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary Career: Sigel began the Civil War as a colonel with the 3rd Missouri Infantry. He was quickly promoted to brigadier and then major general. His most notable success was at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas. However, his command record included defeats at the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of New Market, after which he was relieved of active command.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePost-War Life: After the war, Sigel was involved in politics and newspaper publishing in New York City until his death in 1902. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: The lithograph was published by A. 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This collectible item falls under the theme of militaria, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in this period of American history. With its originality and connection to a significant conflict like the Civil War, this document serves as a tangible link to the past and a unique addition to any collection focusing on militaria.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNumber 3226, it pictures the Customs House, which was used as a treasury and at times offices of Jefferson Davis.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasures in total 13 7\/8 x 13 5\/8 inches.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSeven interest payment coupons still attached.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480262413\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480262413\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAI description of the building\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480262413\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480262413\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003eDuring the Civil War, the former \u003ca jsname=\"TGaAqd\" class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=29c8be3fd3fde57f\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPheP1TNoZGUKp1WMSW0x7odeBuEw%3A1757597895104\u0026amp;q=U.S.+Customs+House\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjRqLSx6tCPAxVELVkFHdR_G1AQxccNegQIAhAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfD37ajH8daOs0tO2JbOkU1axSb4EGoooWkgWDCYPL4jrTdnvTfQMfyYDhcV2gh_FJOD9FeSxi7l3A0YNNOhX8ntMbSQUTUEOcSOF5Xc4fpNLa86l9_ZLrRcm2tpwFc93XwGxT5AnAcSAv8XT4e2czmJKssm2o8z4lmWPgi6HHu9Pt4\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAQ\" style=\"text-decoration-thickness: 8%; text-decoration-style: dotted; text-decoration-color: rgb(94, 94, 94); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); text-underline-offset: 10%; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; outline: 0px;\"\u003eU.S. Customs House\u003c\/a\u003e in Richmond, Virginia, built in 1858, \u003cmark class=\"QVRyCf\" style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(211, 227, 253) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%); background-position: 75% 0px; background-size: 200% 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; border-radius: 4px; padding: 0px 2px; animation: 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.05, 0.7, 0.1, 1) 0.25s 1 normal forwards running highlight-animation;\"\u003eserved as the headquarters for the Confederate treasury and the offices of President Jefferson Davis\u003c\/mark\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480263314\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003eWhile other buildings in Richmond, such as the White House of the Confederacy, housed the Confederate government, the Customs House also played a crucial role in managing the Confederacy's financial and administrative operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17122177260480264215\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'\u003eThe building was designed by architect \u003ca jsname=\"TGaAqd\" class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=29c8be3fd3fde57f\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPheP1TNoZGUKp1WMSW0x7odeBuEw%3A1757597895104\u0026amp;q=Ammi+B.+Young\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjRqLSx6tCPAxVELVkFHdR_G1AQxccNegQIBhAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfD37ajH8daOs0tO2JbOkU1axSb4EGoooWkgWDCYPL4jrTdnvTfQMfyYDhcV2gh_FJOD9FeSxi7l3A0YNNOhX8ntMbSQUTUEOcSOF5Xc4fpNLa86l9_ZLrRcm2tpwFc93XwGxT5AnAcSAv8XT4e2czmJKssm2o8z4lmWPgi6HHu9Pt4\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" style=\"text-decoration-thickness: 8%; text-decoration-style: dotted; text-decoration-color: rgb(94, 94, 94); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); text-underline-offset: 10%; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; outline: 0px;\"\u003eAmmi B. 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text-decoration-thickness: 8%; text-decoration-style: dotted; text-decoration-color: rgb(94, 94, 94); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); text-underline-offset: 10%; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\" style=\"line-height: 22px; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 4px; transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1); display: inline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9002673862177238333\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfederate Treasury and Presidential Offices\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iwY1Mb\" style=\"height: 0px; width: 0px; opacity: 0; display: block;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\" style=\"color: rgb(84, 93, 126); letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9002673862177238158\"\u003eAfter the Confederacy took over the building, it was used to house the Treasury Department and the offices for President Jefferson Davis.\u003cspan jscontroller=\"JHnpme\" class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"0a4d8e6b-eee6-4750-9732-5d97f685faf6\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\" style=\"text-wrap-mode: nowrap;\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"0a4d8e6b-eee6-4750-9732-5d97f685faf6\" data-uuids=\"9002673862177238333,9002673862177238158\" style=\"margin-inline-end: 6px; 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text-decoration-style: dotted; text-decoration-color: rgb(94, 94, 94); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); text-underline-offset: 10%; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; outline: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\" style=\"line-height: 22px; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 4px; transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1); display: inline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9002673862177237808\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadquarters for Military Departments\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iwY1Mb\" style=\"height: 0px; width: 0px; opacity: 0; display: block;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\" style=\"color: rgb(84, 93, 126); letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9002673862177237633\"\u003eThe upper story of the Customs House also served as the headquarters for various Confederate military departments, including the command of General James Longstreet.\u003cspan jscontroller=\"JHnpme\" class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"0f45de8d-4d8a-4eb3-8aa5-5cf76a4da227\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\" style=\"text-wrap-mode: nowrap;\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"0f45de8d-4d8a-4eb3-8aa5-5cf76a4da227\" data-uuids=\"9002673862177237808,9002673862177237633\" style=\"margin-inline-end: 6px; 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background: unset !important; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iPjmzb Sorfoc gNGSDf\" style=\"display: flex; height: unset; rotate: 135deg;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"z1asCe Sb7k4e\" style=\"display: inline-block; fill: currentcolor; height: 18px; line-height: 18px; position: relative; width: 18px;\"\u003e\u003csvg focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\" style='color: rgb(0, 29, 53); 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Young\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the architect for the \u003ca jsname=\"TGaAqd\" class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=29c8be3fd3fde57f\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPheP1TNoZGUKp1WMSW0x7odeBuEw%3A1757597895104\u0026amp;q=U.S.+Treasury+Department+building\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjRqLSx6tCPAxVELVkFHdR_G1AQxccNegQIJhAC\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfD37ajH8daOs0tO2JbOkU1axSb4EGoooWkgWDCYPL4jrTdnvTfQMfyYDhcV2gh_FJOD9FeSxi7l3A0YNNOhX8ntMbSQUTUEOcSOF5Xc4fpNLa86l9_ZLrRcm2tpwFc93XwGxT5AnAcSAv8XT4e2czmJKssm2o8z4lmWPgi6HHu9Pt4\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\" data-hveid=\"CCYQAg\" style=\"text-decoration-thickness: 8%; text-decoration-style: dotted; text-decoration-color: rgb(94, 94, 94); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); text-underline-offset: 10%; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; outline: 0px;\"\u003eU.S. Treasury Department building\u003c\/a\u003e in Washington D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 8px; 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letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4706382456183491265\"\u003eAt the conclusion of the Civil War, the Confederacy was defeated, and the bonds it issued lost all value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bsmXxe\" id=\"TtHCaOPLGYKi5NoP9_-x4Qw__56\" style=\"display: contents;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-image: inherit; list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; border-bottom: none; margin-inline-start: -28px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\" style=\"flex: 1 1 0%; min-width: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\" style=\"line-height: 22px; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 4px; transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"4706382456183491067\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestor Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\" style=\"color: rgb(84, 93, 126); 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It is a partially printed legal document with handwritten details recording the sale of property in Gloucester. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocument Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType of Document: Land Deed (likely a warranty deed, a common form used for sales where title is guaranteed).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: The main body is dated the twelfth day of September 1777, and mentions the second year of American independence. There is a later handwritten attestation dated March 4th, 1778.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation: Gloucester, in the County of Essex, within the State of Massachusetts Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrantor (Seller): Nathan Whipple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrantee (Buyer): Jonathan Whipple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsideration: The sum of ninety-nine pounds paid in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProperty Description: The land is described as \"arable and pasture\" and mentions a spring of \"living water\" and a walnut tree as boundary markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitnesses: Signatures at the bottom appear to be Joshua Norwood and Winthrop Norton. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of the term \"State of Massachusetts Bay\" is notable, as it predates the adoption of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Constitution in 1780. 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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignature: “Lafayette”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommander of the National Guard of Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHero of the American Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the central figures of the French Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrafter of the Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789) with Jefferson’s influence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRole Here:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal endorsement and recommendation of a soldier for advancement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a direct official autograph during his peak of power\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferred to as: “Monsieur de Rochambeau”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommander of French forces sent to America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCo-victor with George Washington at Yorktown (1781)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important French generals in U.S. history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRole Here:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe officer to whom Lafayette is recommending the candidate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. 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(harder for casual collectors)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is average\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench material has a smaller collector base in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🧾 Bottom line\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Authentic 18th-century Paris legal financial document\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ “Protest” of unpaid bill of exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranscription (French, as written)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFront (main document)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotons 18 juin 1778\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNous soussignés à requête de […] avons transporté\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epar le ministère des […] la présente protestation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edûment à […] laquelle de plein droit et volonté\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[…] avons dressé procès verbal de protest pour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edéfaut de paiement de la lettre de change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etirée à Paris, acceptée […] payable à […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esommes transportés au domicile de […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[…] avons fait sommation de payer ladite somme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ede […] livres, laquelle somme n’ayant été payée\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eni offerte de payer, nous avons fait protest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econtre tous qu’il appartiendra pour conservation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ede ses droits […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e600 lt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted section (form text filled in by hand)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROTÊT L’AN mil sept cent soixante-dix-neuf,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaprès midi, à la requête du sieur […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edemeurant à Paris, rue […] paroisse […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNous, […] à Paris, nous sommes transportés\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eau domicile en […] où étant parlés\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eau sieur […] avons requis paiement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed’une lettre de change dont copie est ci-dessus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elaquelle n’ayant été payée ni acceptée\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enous avons fait protest pour non paiement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eet refus, protestant de tous dépens, dommages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eet intérêts […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack (signatures and closing)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[…] demeurant à Paris, le 17 janvier 1779\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[…]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003esignatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrichet (?)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeunier (?)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDucan (or Ducon)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaillouet (or similar)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🧾 What this confirms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour document is clearly:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ A formal Paris notarial protest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ For non-payment of a bill of exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Created:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransaction: June 18, 1778\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtest: January 17, 1779\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a clear English translation of your document, keeping it as faithful as possible to the original legal meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Translation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMain text (handwritten section)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoted June 18, 1778\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe, the undersigned, at the request of […] have proceeded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby the ministry of […] to draw up the present protest,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eduly and in proper form, and by our own authority and will,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehave prepared a formal report of protest for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enon-payment of a bill of exchange,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edrawn in Paris, accepted […] payable at […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe went to the residence of […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand there made formal demand for payment of the said sum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof […] livres; which sum not having been paid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enor offered to be paid, we have made protest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eagainst all whom it may concern, for the preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof the rights of the holder […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e600 livres\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal form (with handwritten insertions)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROTEST — In the year one thousand seven hundred seventy-nine,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein the afternoon, at the request of Mr. […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eresiding in Paris, on […] street, parish […]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe, […] in Paris, have gone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto the residence located at […] where, speaking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto Mr. […], we formally demanded payment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof a bill of exchange, a copy of which is written 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Mackay congratulates Lee on his achievements, comments on military promotion and professional advancement, and discusses conditions and engineering work at Fort Delaware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent includes references to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert E. 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Lee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe attribution is based upon:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fort Delaware location and July 18, 1848 date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal content directed to \"Dear Lee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical documentation of correspondence between Robert E. Lee and John Mackay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePencil notations present on the manuscript identifying it as a letter to Robert E. Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo third-party authentication accompanies the letter, and buyers are encouraged to conduct their own research and obtain independent professional authentication if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour manuscript pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal folds as mailed\/stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInk remains legible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge toning, staining, and wear consistent with a mid-19th-century manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePencil archival notations from a prior owner or collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall attractive display condition for a document over 175 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding item for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert E. Lee material\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican-American War history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFort Delaware history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eU.S. Army and West Point memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19th-century American manuscripts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCivil War antecedent material\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is offered as a historical document purportedly authored by John Mackay and addressed to Robert E. Lee. The seller makes no guarantee regarding authorship, signature authenticity, or historical conclusions. All prospective buyers should review photographs carefully and perform their own due diligence before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scarce and highly desirable pre-Civil War military manuscript connecting Fort Delaware and the future General Robert E. 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Frisbie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable manuscript records payment for the transportation of 101 casks of pork from Windham, Connecticut, to Providence, Rhode Island, a major shipment during one of the most critical years of the Revolutionary War. Pork was a primary preserved food used to sustain both civilian populations and military forces, making provisioning records from this period highly desirable historical artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe document references a Mr. Huntington of eastern Connecticut. Norwich and Windham were closely associated with the influential Huntington family during the Revolutionary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest, Samuel Huntington, a Connecticut statesman, President of the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, resided in Norwich and was actively involved in public affairs during 1777.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile no direct attribution can presently be made from the document alone, the geographic location, date, and family prominence create the intriguing possibility that the referenced \"Mr. Huntington\" may have been connected to the same Huntington family that produced Declaration signer Samuel Huntington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo claim is made that Samuel Huntington is the individual referenced. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own research and authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Revolutionary War-era manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated August 23, 1777\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorwich, Connecticut\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by J. Frisbie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences payment of £90.18\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocuments transport of 101 casks of pork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoute: Windham, Connecticut to Providence, Rhode Island\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary docketing on reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandwritten iron gall ink on laid paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent display and research value\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood original eighteenth-century condition with expected folds, toning, edge wear, and handling consistent with age. Ink remains dark and highly legible. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Revolutionary War-period transportation and provisioning document combining:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly American commerce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnecticut history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War logistics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood supply transportation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuntington family research potential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossible association with the family of Declaration signer Samuel Huntington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely do surviving manuscripts provide such a specific snapshot of wartime supply operations in New England during 1777.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentication: Sold as an original 1777 manuscript document. No third-party authentication accompanies this item. Buyers are encouraged to obtain any additional expert opinions or authentication they deem appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52312133239066,"sku":"EB-327187705534","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_b9d7f69e-5b68-4c9a-a5ac-118b6cb580c5.jpg?v=1780518109"},{"product_id":"1778-als-signed-blaquiere-discussing-revolutionary-war-carlisle-conference","title":"1778 ALS Signed Blaquiere Discussing Revolutionary War, Carlisle Conference","description":"\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Letter 1778 – Sir John Blaquiere – Philadelphia, Congress, New York, French Alliance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Revolutionary War-era autograph letter dated September 9, 1778, docketed on verso \"From S. John Blacquin rec'd Oct. 4th 1778.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten during the period of the Carlisle Peace Commission (1778), with apparent references to the British peace commissioners operating in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a very interesting Revolutionary War-period letter. Based on the docketing on the reverse (\"From St. John Blacquin rec'd Oct. 4th 1778\") and the contents, this appears to be a letter written by Sir John Blaquiere (often spelled Blaquiere\/Blaquière), the Irish-born diplomat and political agent who was heavily involved in American and British affairs during the Revolutionary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriter: Likely Sir John Blaquiere (spelled \"St. John Blacquin\" in the contemporary docketing)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: September 9, 1778 (\"P.P.S. Sept. 9, 1778\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipient: Not fully identified from the surviving pages, but apparently a close friend or political associate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten only months after the French alliance with the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscusses American politics, Philadelphia, New York, English commissioners, and military affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains an extended French-language political commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflects contemporary reaction to the changing course of the American Revolution in 1778.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslation of the French Portion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe French text is partly obscured and difficult, but the meaning is substantially clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"My dear friend, I scarcely know what to write to you. This country produces strange things. I must send you the extract of a letter which I received yesterday from a man of sound judgment and spirit, which is very odd and seems too wild to be invented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut let us leave that. Here one sees every day strange events and many signs of upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou know that a new war council has been established; if the general had wished to create an engine, it could not have served the purposes of the party better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result, according to my information, is that the English commissioners are very pleased with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an English parliamentarian, and even more for an American congressman, it is too absurd to require explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe executioner of Philadelphia may soon have himself carried to New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour favorite will find himself abandoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless fortune is on your side; three considerable fleets, loaded with supplies and troops, are entering your ports, and this will sustain commerce, I believe.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phrase \"executioner of Philadelphia\" is probably a political nickname or sarcastic reference to a leading Revolutionary figure. It may have been understood by the recipient but is difficult to identify with certainty today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis letter has significance because it was written during one of the most critical years of the American Revolution:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it important\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated 1778\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the pivotal years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollows the American victory at Saratoga and the French alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary Political Commentary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscusses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBritish peace commissioners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary organization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeign aid and fleets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlaquiere Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir John Blaquiere was a notable diplomatic and political figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters from individuals operating near the highest levels of British and Irish politics are actively collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilingual Revolutionary-War Content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish and French in the same letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflects the international nature of Revolutionary politics after France entered the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Docketing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse endorsement identifying the writer and receipt date substantially strengthens authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003estrong possibility that it is referring to the Carlisle Peace Commission, although the reference is indirect rather than explicit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral clues point in that direction:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Passage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the French section Blaquiere writes something close to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...le résultat, d'après mes informations, donné aux commissaires anglais...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...the result, according to my information, has given satisfaction to the English commissioners...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phrase \"English commissioners\" in September 1778 is highly suggestive because the principal British commissioners then active in America were the members of the Carlisle Commission, formally the British Peace Commission sent to negotiate with Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiming Fits Perfectly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter is dated:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptember 9, 1778\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carlisle Commission had arrived in America in June 1778 and throughout the summer was attempting to negotiate a settlement after the French alliance transformed the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy September:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Commission had already failed to persuade Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia had been evacuated by the British.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe commissioners were corresponding with Congress and issuing public appeals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir efforts were becoming increasingly desperate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the political environment reflected in the letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional Clues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter mentions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish commissioners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epolitical factions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emilitary councils\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003earrival of fleets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose were all subjects dominating discussion surrounding the Carlisle Commission in mid-to-late 1778.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho Was the \"Executioner of Philadelphia\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne particularly interesting phrase appears to read:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"l'exécuteur de Philadelphie...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(\"the executioner of Philadelphia\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat could be a sarcastic reference to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea Revolutionary leader,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea British official,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eor even someone associated with the political struggle surrounding the peace negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the handwriting could be deciphered more completely, that phrase might reveal an even stronger Carlisle connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlaquiere's Perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the writer is indeed Sir John Blaquiere, this becomes especially interesting. Blaquiere was:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econnected to British political circles,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewell informed on imperial affairs,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe sort of person who would receive inside reports regarding the Commission's prospects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sentence about the new military council benefiting a faction and pleasing \"the English commissioners\" sounds exactly like the kind of insider political commentary one would expect regarding the Carlisle mission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52312133632282,"sku":"EB-327193399576","price":3795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_821f9387-dd58-4646-846a-87e418687a37.jpg?v=1780518126"},{"product_id":"1779-revolutionary-war-receipt-for-general-gates","title":"1779 Revolutionary War Receipt For General Gates","description":"\u003cp\u003e1779 REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECEIPT FOR GENERAL HORATIO GATES – BARREL OF SUGAR – ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Revolutionary War manuscript receipt dated 13 December 1779 concerning supplies destined for the headquarters of Major General Horatio Gates, famed victor of Saratoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe document reads in part:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Received 13 Dec. 1779 ... one Barrel Sugar which I promise to deliver to Gen. 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In this deeply personal correspondence, Georges Washington de Lafayette reflects upon his father's memory, discusses family matters at La Grange, his own public responsibilities, and introduces a young Frenchman traveling to America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the most notable passages is his statement that:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"the son of General Lafayette could not remain outside the ranks of the servants of his country...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter offers an intimate glimpse into the Lafayette family during the period immediately following the death of one of the most celebrated figures of both the American and French Revolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: September 15, 1835\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace: La Grange, France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Georges Washington de Lafayette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Four-page autograph letter signed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignature: \"Georges de Lafayette\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical associations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarquis de Lafayette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench politics of the July Monarchy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLafayette family estate at La Grange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal folded letter with expected age toning, fold wear, ink offsetting, and scattered manuscript corrections. Complete and highly displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters of Georges Washington de Lafayette appear on the market only occasionally, but examples containing substantial discussion of the Marquis de Lafayette, family affairs at La Grange, and the continuation of the Lafayette legacy are notably scarcer and command stronger collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding manuscript relating directly to America's most beloved French ally and one of the most important families associated with the Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52322995831066,"sku":"EB-327198001226","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_484cb2f5-2f0f-463a-bc64-0e46216cf84f.jpg?v=1780796524"},{"product_id":"1835-georges-washington-de-lafayette-als-american-farewell-tour-uniontown-pa","title":"1835 Georges Washington De Lafayette ALS - American Farewell Tour - Uniontown PA","description":"\u003cp\u003e1825 GEORGES WASHINGTON DE LAFAYETTE ALS – AMERICAN FAREWELL TOUR – UNIONTOWN PA – ALBERT GALLATIN – MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare and historically important autograph letter signed by Georges Washington de Lafayette, son of Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette, written from the Lafayette family estate of La Grange, France, 14 December 1825, only weeks after returning from the celebrated 1824–1825 American tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"G. W. Lafayette\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo pages, entirely in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable letter was written in the immediate aftermath of Lafayette's triumphant return from the United States, the famous sixteen-month Farewell Tour during which the Marquis and his son visited all twenty-four states of the Union and were received as national heroes. Georges Washington de Lafayette accompanied his father throughout the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHISTORIC CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter contains multiple references to the United States and the recently completed American journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the subjects discussed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLafayette's return to France\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recent American tour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniontown, Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbert Gallatin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslation of speeches connected with the visit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections on American political institutions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lasting significance of the American Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, Georges Washington de Lafayette writes that the journey left him with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"a lively and profound gratitude for the citizens of the United States\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand expresses his conviction that:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"the American Revolution is the beginning of the execution of a system which will survive all the Holy Alliances of the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary passage represents a direct political endorsement of the American republican experiment from the son and closest companion of the Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters of Georges Washington de Lafayette appear only occasionally on the market. Examples specifically discussing the famous American Farewell Tour are considerably scarcer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree months after Lafayette's departure from America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the family estate at La Grange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the individual who accompanied Lafayette throughout the tour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith direct references to Uniontown and Albert Gallatin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith substantive commentary on the meaning of the American Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination places this manuscript squarely within the collecting fields of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Americana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarquis de Lafayette\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly American Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranco-American relations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbert Gallatin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresidential Era history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal folded letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong, bold signature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManuscript remains highly legible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypical fold wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinor age toning and scattered spotting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall very good condition for a transatlantic manuscript of 1825\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA RARE OPPORTUNITY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Lafayette family manuscript written immediately after one of the most celebrated events in early American history, containing direct commentary on the United States and the legacy of the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52322995896602,"sku":"EB-327198020748","price":4975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_f5957140-5912-4a2f-b2bf-25ea4e73fddf.jpg?v=1780796527"},{"product_id":"1820-marquis-de-lafayette-als-paris-french-american-revolution","title":"1820 Marquis De Lafayette ALS - Paris - French \u0026 American Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e1820 MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ALS – PARIS – FRENCH REVOLUTION \u0026amp; AMERICAN REVOLUTION HERO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal autograph letter signed by Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757–1834), the celebrated hero of the American Revolution and one of the most important figures of the French Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated: Paris, 22 May 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned: \"Lafayette\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne page on a folded letter sheet with integral address panel, original postal markings, and seal remnants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten during Lafayette's service as a deputy in the French Chamber during the Bourbon Restoration, this letter reflects his active involvement in public affairs and parliamentary life. In the text, Lafayette explains that his time has been occupied by political and legislative responsibilities before conveying his thanks and respectful sentiments to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLafayette occupies a unique place in both American and French history:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMajor General in the Continental Army\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrusted associate of George Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHero of the American Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeader of the French National Guard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfluential liberal statesman during the Restoration era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentral figure in nineteenth-century Franco-American relations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis letter was written four years before Lafayette's celebrated Farewell Tour of the United States, when he was welcomed as the nation's last surviving major general of the Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed (ALS)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParis, 22 May 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Lafayette\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne manuscript page\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegral address panel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal postal markings present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpublished private correspondence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with expected folds, age toning, postal wear, and minor seal-related paper loss. 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Lee's famous Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia following the surrender at Appomattox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLikely a clerks or administrator’s contemporaneous copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten document reproduces Lee's historic April 1865 message beginning:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand concluding with his celebrated farewell to the soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript bears the period signature form \"R. E. Lee\" at the conclusion of the text and appears to be a contemporary handwritten copy prepared shortly after the Confederate surrender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse contains period inscriptions, penmanship exercises, names, and several profile sketches, adding additional historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolded manuscript sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper separated at third fold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge toning and staining\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInk burn-through in several areas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdge wear and small losses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreases and handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText largely legible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for condition and completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLee's Farewell Address is among the most significant documents of the closing days of the American Civil War. It was widely copied and preserved by Confederate veterans and their families after the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in April 1865.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and affordable Civil War display piece relating to Robert E. Lee, Appomattox, and the final days of the Confederacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimated Date: 1865\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Handwritten manuscript copy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Robert E. Lee \/ Civil War \/ Appomattox Surrender\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with expected wear and staining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52336017735962,"sku":"EB-327205287991","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_c8d72a5d-ad4f-4235-857b-57ff4c259c3b.jpg?v=1781051993"}],"url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/collections\/wars-of-the-nations.oembed?page=2","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}