Lot 825
  • 825

(American Revolution)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

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A pair of muster rolls for the Continental Army, ca. 1776–1777, the first in manuscript (6 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 160 x 193 mm),  dated 1776, calling for enlistment "until the first day of April next if the Service shall require it," blank leaf docketed in a later hand. Blue cloth folding case, blue morocco spine lettered gilt; spine lightly sunned. The second muster being printed and purposed for Massachusetts, with approximately 2 dozen signatures. Gray linen folding case, gray morocco spine label.