Revolutionary War Letter Signed By Lord Jeffrey Amherst - Whitehall - 1779
Revolutionary War Letter Signed by Lord Jeffery Amherst – Whitehall, 1779 – British Commander-in-Chief
Original 1779 autograph letter signed by Lord Jeffery Amherst, British Commander-in-Chief and principal military adviser to the British government during the American Revolutionary War.
Dated Whitehall, May 5, 1779, this manuscript letter was sent to Colonel Coxe of the Somersetshire Militia and concerns militia organization and the convening of a meeting of Lords Lieutenant regarding military preparations during wartime.
The document remains entirely handwritten and concludes with Amherst's bold signature. The original address panel is present on the reverse, adding substantially to its historical appeal and authenticity.
Details
Date: May 5, 1779
Location: Whitehall
Signed: Lord Jeffery Amherst
Recipient: Colonel Coxe, Somersetshire Militia
Format: Autograph Letter Signed (ALS)
Pages: 1 leaf, written on one side
Revolutionary War period
Original address panel on verso
Condition
Period folds from mailing and storage. Expected age-related toning and staining. Minor edge wear and paper loss along portions of the right edge. Signature remains clear and attractive. Overall a well-preserved and highly displayable Revolutionary War manuscript.
Historical Importance
Lord Amherst was among Britain's most influential military leaders of the eighteenth century. As Commander-in-Chief during the American Revolution, he played a central role in Britain's military administration and strategic planning. Original signed Revolutionary War-period documents from Amherst are increasingly difficult to locate on the market.
Provenance
From a private historical manuscript collection.
Revolutionary War Letter Signed by Lord Jeffery Amherst – Whitehall, 1779 – British Commander-in-Chief
Original 1779 autograph letter signed by Lord Jeffery Amherst, British Commander-in-Chief and principal military adviser to the British government during the American Revolutionary War.
Dated Whitehall, May 5, 1779, this manuscript letter was sent to Colonel Coxe of the Somersetshire Militia and concerns militia organization and the convening of a meeting of Lords Lieutenant regarding military preparations during wartime.
The document remains entirely handwritten and concludes with Amherst's bold signature. The original address panel is present on the reverse, adding substantially to its historical appeal and authenticity.
Details
Date: May 5, 1779
Location: Whitehall
Signed: Lord Jeffery Amherst
Recipient: Colonel Coxe, Somersetshire Militia
Format: Autograph Letter Signed (ALS)
Pages: 1 leaf, written on one side
Revolutionary War period
Original address panel on verso
Condition
Period folds from mailing and storage. Expected age-related toning and staining. Minor edge wear and paper loss along portions of the right edge. Signature remains clear and attractive. Overall a well-preserved and highly displayable Revolutionary War manuscript.
Historical Importance
Lord Amherst was among Britain's most influential military leaders of the eighteenth century. As Commander-in-Chief during the American Revolution, he played a central role in Britain's military administration and strategic planning. Original signed Revolutionary War-period documents from Amherst are increasingly difficult to locate on the market.
Provenance
From a private historical manuscript collection.