Marion, Francis. Autograph letter signed, to Benjamin Lincoln, 4 January 1780

MARION, FRANCIS

AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ("FRAN MARION"), TO MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN LINCOLN

One page (9 x 7 7/8 in.; 228 x 200 mm), Sheldon (South Carolina), 4 January 1780, to General Benjamin Lincoln, verso bearing autograph address (the letter carried "by Col Gardins Negro man") and reception docket; soiled, worn, several long repaired tears.

The Swamp Fox reports to General Lincoln. Written when Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, Marion transmits the opinion of the officers regarding appointment of field officers, and the appointment of officers of lower rank. "I have taken the Opinion of the Officers as you Desired; They [are] Unanimously of the Opinion that the field Officers shall be Chosen by the Genl. & Governor the Captains by the field Officers, & the Subalterns by the Captns. The other part of your Letter will be Immediately Complied with."

PROVENANCE:
Grenville Kane (Parke-Bernet, 4 December 1945, lot 62)

Condition Report:
One page (9 x 7 7/8 in.; 228 x 200 mm), Sheldon, 4 January 1780, to General Benjamin Lincoln, verso bearing autograph address (the letter carried "by Col Gardins Negro man") and reception docket; soiled, worn, several long repaired tears.

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