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Lot 2358
French & Indian War document, signed, 1762
Passed
Starting Bid: $200
Est.
$400 - $600
Live Auction
SELECT: 3 Day Auction
Description
"An Act Directing the Treasurers of this Colony to pay the Commander in Chief of All his Majesties Forces [Sir Jeffery Amherst] in North America the sum of One thousand Six Hundred and Two Pounds...", two-pages on laid paper, tied together with embossed seal, signed on 2nd page "Robt Morris", "Samuel Nevill, Speaker" and "Josiah Hardy", 14.5"h x 11.75"w
Condition
Fair, worn at edges, repaired separations and reinforcements at horizontal folds **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
Provenance
Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety
Literature
Lord Amherst commanded the British forces during the French and Indian / Seven Years War