Sold by RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since February 4, 2025
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
While most people refer to Paul Revere and William Hawes when thinking about Express Riders -- messengers on horseback who delivered important intelligence to communities regarding the Revolutionary War -- there were others who a played an important role in the process. JESSE BROWN was one. He was appointed by Gov. Jonathan Trumbull and served as an express rider from Connecticut to Albany, NY; Fort Ticonderoga; the Northern Army; Gen. George Washington s Camp; and the Continental Congress at Philadelphia. Offering a 6 ¼ x 7 ½, February 27th, 1778, receipt: "Recd.from Committee Pay Table their order on Treasury for one hundred pounds lawfull money on acc t of my Riding as a Contiental Post fpr which I promise to acct with said Committee. "Jesse Brown" Verso contains a note for receiving the money. Brown (1752-1816) was born in Stonington, Connecticut. In December 1790, he established a line of stages from Hartford to Boston by way of Norwich and Providence. He also kept a tavern at Norwich, where President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams were guests on August 1, 1797. The Pay-Table handled the military finances for the colony of Connecticut during the American Revolution. Also known as the Committee of Four, its members at different times included Oliver Ellsworth, Jedidiah Huntington, William Moseley, Hezekiah Rogers, Jesse Root, Thomas Seymour III, Fenn Wadsworth, Eleazer Wales, Ezekiel Williams, John Chenward, Oliver Wolcott Jr., and Samuel Wyllys. None of these have signed this document. Light expected toning. Slightly jagged left and bottom margins. Generally in excellent condition and a unique example of Express Rider history as Brown was a major Rider during the Revolutionary War. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Ephemera Society, the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers and the Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses. [RW 157].
Seller Inventory # RNW-XPR-RDR-RCV
RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents and autographs for more than 25 years. Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. Every document is guaranteed to be authentic. We're pleased to sell through many websites. Inquiries are always welcome regarding our material and items you might want ...
We take great strides to pack items well. The cost of shipping within the United States ranges from $14 - $15. We ship everything in the United States through Prioirty Mail. Any items shipped outside the United States are typically sent by Registered Mail for safety and the minium fee is $35.
| Order quantity | 2 to 5 business days | 2 to 5 business days |
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| First item | US$ 13.00 | US$ 13.00 |
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