July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
STARK, John (1728-1822) a New Hampshire resident, Revolutionary soldier 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. War-date Document Signed “John Stark, Commanding the Northern Dept.” 1pp., quarto, Head Quarters Saratoga, September 25, 1781. In full, “A General Court Martial to sit at such time and place as Colonel Willet shall appoint, who is hereby authorized to appoint the president and members of said court, and when convened to try such prisoners as shall be brought before them.” Presented in professional frame with engraving of Stark. Several spies were hanged as a result of Stark’s order including spies Joseph Bettys and Thomas Lovelace. This exact document is used on pg 243 in Hamilton’s Book “American Autographs: Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War Leaders, Presidents.”
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