Lot 139
Gates, Horatio, ALS, 1+pp., folded letter datelined "Rose Hill, 13th July 1793" with some news "…The French have beat the Spanish Army near Bayonne & driven them into Spain with great slaughter & Disgrace; it is also believed that the German Armies upon the other Frontier of France, have since the dedection & desertion of General Drumoner been severly handled by the French; This cannot fail to produce peace and Freedom, to that Country…" and signed "Horatio Gates", entered mails with partial "New York July 13" straightline and red manuscript "20" cent rating to Shepherds Town Va. (current day WV); edge wear, Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500