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Auction Name: 2025 November 8 Historical Manuscripts including Texana Showcase Auction
Lot Number: 67040
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Death Notice for Alexander Scammell as Reported in The Pennsylvania Packet. Philadelphia: David C. Claypoole, November 29, 1781. Vol. XI, Numb. 813. Four pages, 10 x 15 1/2 inches. Unpaginated and printed in three columns. The notice of Scammell's death is printed in the third column of the front page. It was likely written by Scammell's comrade and friend, Colonel David Humphreys, who was deeply affected by Scammell's death. It reads, in part:
"To the Immortal Memory of Alexander Scammell...Who commanded a Regiment of the Light-Infantry, At the Siege of York: Where, in performing his Duty gallantly, He was unfortunately captured, and, Afterwards, mortally wounded. He expired on October 6th, 1781...What tho' no Friend could ward thine early Fall, Nor guardian Angel turn the treach'rous Ball; Blest Shade be sooth'd! thy Virtues all are known, Thy Fame shall last beyond this mould'ring Stone; Which conqu'ring Armies from their Toils return'd, Rear'd to thy Glory while thy Fate they mourn'd."
Condition: Lightly toned with minor edgewear. Pinholes at left edge from previous binding. Small closed tear at bottom of integral fold, not affecting text.
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