LS, 1786 August 1, War Office of the United States, New York, to Lt. Col. William Barton.

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LS, 1786 August 1, War Office of the United States, New York, to Lt. Col. William Barton.

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This is the official letter presenting Col. Barton with the sword voted him by Congress on July 25, 1777 for his "gallant behavior in making prisoners on Rhode Island of Major General Prescot and Major Barrington his Aid de Camp."

1 1/3 p. ; 32 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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