Lot
1178 
(Illinois) "Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory, March 2. 1813", dateline on ALS folded letter from Governor Ninian Edwards to Governor Shelley at Frankfort Ky., interesting letter reading, "I have the honor to enclose… extract from a letter to Mr. Bolvine which will show that the Indians are no motion to attack us - I have recd another letter of similar in part - I had clearly foreseen this want and an … to disappoint these savages. I have raised and … service several fine companies of mounted volunteers, and shall myself set out for the frontier the day after tomorrow". Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCELLENT LETTER FROM ILLINOIS TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR NINIAN EDWARDS MENTIONING INDIAN WARS TO KENTUCKY GOVERNOR SHELBY.
The Territory of Illinois was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 1, 1809, until December 3, 1818, when the southern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Illinois. Its capital was the former French village of Kaskakia and with Ninian Edwards as Governor. Governor Isaac Shelby was in office from 1812 to 1816.
Realized: $1,700