{"product_id":"1790s-attributed-to-samuel-ward-jr-revolutionary-war-officer-autograph","title":"1790's ? Attributed to Samuel Ward Jr.—Revolutionary War Officer—Autograph","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn undated handwritten business note attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamuel Ward Jr. [1756–1832]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rhode Island Revolutionary War officer and later merchant, signed boldly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“S Ward.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting to a recipient whose surname appears to be Arundel, Ward refers to Mr. Smith’s answer, a memorandum concerning goods, and arrangements involving “Jack.” He asks that correspondence be directed to him at Newport should anything arise requiring his attendance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“write me at Newport if any thing occurs that makes my attendance necessary.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWard attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and subsequently pursued a mercantile career. He also served as a delegate to the Annapolis Convention of 1786.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains manuscript docketing identifying “Samuel Ward,” with the notation “no date \/ Say August,” together with a penciled reference to his Revolutionary War service. The note itself bears no date; the suggested month comes only from the docketing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One sheet, written on one side with address and docketing on the reverse. Visible laid-paper structure, intersecting folds, scattered foxing and pronounced brown staining, with minor edge wear. The writing remains readily legible, and the signature is dark and clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA personal business communication linking a Revolutionary officer with the commercial life of early America. Attribution is based on the signature and accompanying docketing and remains subject to confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44601170526286,"sku":"EB-52986924138778","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/57_bf8cc240-c3b1-4ee4-a077-eda96866dff7.jpg?v=1792409760","url":"https:\/\/thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/1790s-attributed-to-samuel-ward-jr-revolutionary-war-officer-autograph","provider":"The Archive Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}