A British General Sir Banastre Tarleton autograph letter signed

An autograph letter signed ("Ban. Tarleton / Colonel 22d Drag[oons]"), datelined "Melksham [?], March 12, 1802," one page, ink on paper, addressed on the integral leaf to "Charles George Esqr." and docketed on the verso "March 12 / 1802 / Lt. Genl. Tarleton / Order to assume ye Paymastership." Transcription: Melksham [?], March 12, 1802, Dear Sir, I have received a letter from Captn. Baker, which I have answered. Go to the regiment if your securities are ready, assume the office of paymaster-and report the state of the regiment and your own [?] to me.Yours faithfully Ban. Tarleton Colonel 22d Drag[oons][Postscript:] I wrote a letter to you on [?] marked [?] a few days ago. Double sided frame, sight: 9"h x 7"w NOTE: Lieutenant Colonel Sir Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833) was a British cavalry officer and politician famous for leading the British Legion during the American Revolutionary War.

Estimate:$200

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