Free G. Washington. Clear
manuscript free frank on undated folded cover addressed in
Washington's hand to "The Honble Genl. Sullivan, New Hampshire",
lightly cleaned, some slight edge wear incl. small repair at top far from
free frankA FINE AND DESIRABLE FOUNDING FATHER'S FREE FRANK.
General John Sullivan, the recipient, led a raid on December 15, 1774, on Fort William and Mary to secure arms for the Revolutionary forces. He went on to hold important commands at the siege of Boston from 1775-76, and he headed the American forces that besieged Newport. Sullivan was also a member of the second Continental Congress.
Ex Hessel. (Image)
Free B. Franklin. Clear
manuscript free frank at bottom left of folded cover to William
Greene at Warwick R.I., toned spots mostly away from frankA FINE AND SCARCE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FREE FRANK.
Accompanied by two additional items: first is part of folded cover addressed in Franklin's hand to Miss Katy Ray at Westerly (R.I.) with red wax seal, second item is The Gentleman's Magazine for November 1755 containing an article by Franklin on U.S. population growth.
All three items are ex Hessel. (Image)