06-06-200406-06-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2242Boston
June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Rare American Colonial Muster Roll from "Queen Anne's War"

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$3,525$3,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Rare American Colonial Muster Roll from "Queen Anne's War", dated June 30th, 1704, for the Independent Company of Fusiliers, one page, large folio, signed by Peter Schuyler (1657-1714),the 28th mayor of New York City, William Peartree, Attorney General of the Province of New York, Sampson Shelton Broughton, and Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, 12 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches. Note: Queen Anne's War was one of the earliest conflicts leading eventually to the better known French and Indian War. The battle for supremacy in the New World pitted England, Austria, the Netherlands and Portugal against France in an attempt to reduce the strength of the French. During this conflict 1704 marks the year of the Deerfield Massacre.
Estimate $3,500-4,500

Keywords

Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, New York City, Sampson Shelton Broughton, 28th mayor , Attorney General , mayor , Peter Schuyler, Shelton Broughton, Van Rensselaer, William Peartree, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Portugal, The Netherlands