Lot 1158
Isaac Maltby Brd. Genl., free frank on 1811 (Jul. 20) folded letter to Boston Mass., endorsed "Free" and "Contains 4 returns on militia concerns" addressed to William Donnison Esqr, Adjt. Genl., Boston, inside is the return for the Second Brigade in the Fourth Division of the Militia commanded by Brigadier Gen. Maltby and additionally signed by him, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Brigadier General Maltby had command of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Massachusetts militia that he continued throughout the War of 1812, and was active in defending the coast of Boston in that period.