2023-03 HCA Auctions
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John Bubenheim Bayard (1738-1807) was a merchant, soldier, and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He achieved the rank of colonel while serving with the Continental Army. Bayard was at the head of the Second Battalion of the Philadelphia militia. He marched to the assistance of George Washington and was present at the battle of Trenton, a member of the Council of Safety, and for many years Speaker of the Pennsylvania legislature. Document Signed "John Bayard" as Speaker, October 9, 1779, 6-1/2" x 4", approving mile expenditures for Michael Smiur. Docketing on verso. Toning, folds with slight separation at edges.
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