May 12-14, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #2011:
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LOGISTICS: HENRY GLEN, BOATS AT SARATOGA, SCHENECTADY AND ALBANY.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2026
Letter by Henry Glen (1739-1814) to Philip Van Rensselaer datelined Schenectady 26th March 1777 regarding a contract for equipping supply boats. An early settler, Glen became a successful merchant giving him experience in business and the transportation of goods in particular. Letter regards a contract for tools, i.e. oars, sitting poles, etc., for 150 boats at Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady. Glen was reportedly also a captain in the Schenectady militia, member of the Committee of Safety, and of the Provincial Congress, with later service also in the army’s Quartermaster Department. Van Rennselaer, also a merchant with considerable political connections and organizational talent, is referred to variously as store keeper, military store keeper and commissary for the Northern Department. An interesting insight into the sinews of war- money, supplies, and logistics. 1p. 8 - 1/4 X 12 in. CONDITION: Excellent.
Item Dimensions: 12" X 9"