{"product_id":"revolutionary-war-letter-signed-by-lord-jeffrey-amherst-whitehall-1779","title":"Revolutionary War Letter Signed By Lord Jeffrey Amherst - Whitehall - 1779","description":"\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Letter Signed by Lord Jeffery Amherst – Whitehall, 1779 – British Commander-in-Chief\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: May 5, 1779\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation: Whitehall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned: Lord Jeffery Amherst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipient: Colonel Coxe, Somersetshire Militia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Autograph Letter Signed (ALS)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 1 leaf, written on one side\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal address panel on verso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLord 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a private historical manuscript collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52300117016858,"sku":"EB-327184522226","price":4229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_56fcef82-fc93-4338-abcd-cb27dcfd272a.jpg?v=1780155757","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/revolutionary-war-letter-signed-by-lord-jeffrey-amherst-whitehall-1779","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}