1776-1777 "The State Cloathing Acct" For New Jersey. Manuscript Document signed by John Cleves Symmes, one page, 8 x 12¾ in. A statement of expenses incurred and monies received for clothing and bedding the troops. The Dec. 1, 1776 through Jan. 16, 1777 listings show monies received. The Jan. 18 through June 27, 1777 listings are for expenses incurred and not yet received. One listing is for "12 sheets put into the Hospital at Springfield." Very good; paper is toned with a few edge chips. Clear bold writing.
John Cleves Symmes (1742-1814) was Chairman of the Sussex County Committee of Safety in 1774, and was elected to the New Jersey Legislative Council in 1776. He was Colonel in the 3rd Battalion, Sussex Militia (1777-1780), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey (1777-78), and served in the Continental Congress (1785-86). His daughter Anna Tuthill Symnes (1765-1864) married future President William Henry Harrison.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
U.S. Revolutionary War
