one page, 12mo, Medford, May 21, 1775. Capt Gordon Hutchins -- You are reqd. to send a subaltern and 15 me to relieve the Pcquet guard at 9 o'clock to mor moring -- You are first to parade before the New Hampshire Chamber. Signed John Stark Coll. This followed Stark's unanimous election as Colonel in a Medford (Mass) tavern called "New Hampshire Chamber." Stark (1728-1822), a New Hampshire resident, Revolutionary solider and hero at battles of Bunker Hill and Bennington, had a long, and distinguished career serving his country. During the French and Indian War he saw extensive service with Roger's Rangers, and was present at both the attack on Fort William Henry and the assault on Ticonderoga and the reduction of Crown Point. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, Stark led a regiment of New Hampshire patriots. His troops defended the American left at the Battle of Bunker Hill and at the Battle of Bennington captured almost the entire force of the British under the command of General Baum. Archivally framed 19 x 10.5" together with an engraving of Stark and a smaller map of "Breed's Hill." Provenance: Ex John Armiger Collection Condition: Scattered damp stains and three small holes in corners.
one page, 12mo, Medford, May 21, 1775. Capt Gordon Hutchins -- You are reqd. to send a subaltern and 15 me to relieve the Pcquet guard at 9 o'clock to mor moring -- You are first to parade before the New Hampshire Chamber. Signed John Stark Coll. This followed Stark's unanimous election as Colonel in a Medford (Mass) tavern called "New Hampshire Chamber." Stark (1728-1822), a New Hampshire resident, Revolutionary solider and hero at battles of Bunker Hill and Bennington, had a long, and distinguished career serving his country. During the French and Indian War he saw extensive service with Roger's Rangers, and was present at both the attack on Fort William Henry and the assault on Ticonderoga and the reduction of Crown Point. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, Stark led a regiment of New Hampshire patriots. His troops defended the American left at the Battle of Bunker Hill and at the Battle of Bennington captured almost the entire force of the British under the command of General Baum. Archivally framed 19 x 10.5" together with an engraving of Stark and a smaller map of "Breed's Hill." Provenance: Ex John Armiger Collection Condition: Scattered damp stains and three small holes in corners.
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