May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Lot consists of four documents relating to German troops in the employ of Britain in America during the Revolutionary War. All are in excellent condition, fully legible, in English for use by British authorities, and have great eye appeal in addition to historical importance. (A) Muster Roll, Lieutenant Colonel’s company 24 October 1781 to 24 June 1782. Double-sided. A full roster with notes on sick and deserters during the period, including names of officer, NCOs, a captain of arms and soliciteur, as well as privates. CONDITION: Excellent. Minor foxing on vertical fold. (B) Muster roll for Lt. Col. de Mengen’s Brunswick Grenadier Battalion at Fort Brooklyn, Long Island 20 July 1781. Double-sided. Names given for men of four companies, totaling 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 2 drummers, 16 privates, and 2 servants. CONDITION: Excellent. (C) Muster roll of the Hesse Hanau artillery detachment at Brooklyn, Long Island, 20 July 1781. One page listing two officers, their servants, 3 drummers, 3 privates, 1 blacksmith and 2 battmen. Interestingly, the lieutenant’s servant and 3 drummers are listed as “negroes.” CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Return of “emendments” (repairs) to the quarters of the 1st Battalion, Col. Woelworth’s brigade 6 April 1778. Covers repairs to quarters, construction of stables, and construction of bedsteads for men of different companies, apparently 5 to a bedstead. One page, docketed verso. CONDITION: Excellent. A valuable source for understanding the Hessian troops in America.