^Lot 250 William Eustis

Secretary of War under Madison during the War of 1812, and a Massachusetts governor. ALS signed “W. Eustis,” one page, 8 x 10, October 20, 1810. Eustis writes to William Linnard, Esqr, in part: “Your Letter of the 13th instant is received. It is represented by Mr. Rodney that Captn. Caleb Bennett of New Castle and David Kirkpatrick of Wilmington are gentlemen of character to whom the keys of the arsenals at the respective places may be safely confided.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, uniform toning, a few mild areas of soiling, and adhesive remnants to the bottom left.