![[REVOLUTIONARY WAR.] REED, Joseph. Autograph document signed, to Jonathan Trumbull, [Boston] 28 July 1775. 1 page, 8vo, with autograph receipt and docket on verso.. Matted and framed with engraving of Washington.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2015/NYR/2015_NYR_12436_0243_000(revolutionary_war_reed_joseph_autograph_document_signed_to_jonathan_tr054917).jpg?w=1)
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[REVOLUTIONARY WAR.] REED, Joseph. Autograph document signed, to Jonathan Trumbull, [Boston] 28 July 1775. 1 page, 8vo, with autograph receipt and docket on verso.. Matted and framed with engraving of Washington.
BUILDING THE CAMBRIDGE FORTIFICATIONS. “Gen. Washington’s order for Boards,” reads the docket on the verso of this requisition from Reed (Washington’s aide-de-camp) to Trumbull. Reed’s request, on the recto, reads: “Please to supply the Bearer Nath. Call with 600 feet of Pine Boards for General Washington’s particular use.” Call acknowledges receipt of the boards on the verso. A fine document from this daring and successful opening chapter of the long war for Independence.
BUILDING THE CAMBRIDGE FORTIFICATIONS. “Gen. Washington’s order for Boards,” reads the docket on the verso of this requisition from Reed (Washington’s aide-de-camp) to Trumbull. Reed’s request, on the recto, reads: “Please to supply the Bearer Nath. Call with 600 feet of Pine Boards for General Washington’s particular use.” Call acknowledges receipt of the boards on the verso. A fine document from this daring and successful opening chapter of the long war for Independence.