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1812 East Florida Rebellion. Folded letter written by Georia Congressman George M. Troup and addressed to "Col. Th. A. Smith, Comd U.S. Troops, St. Marys", Savannah, Ga. origin cds and manuscript "12½" rate, letter with fascinating content…On or about the 17th of July I saw the Secy of War at Washington - among other things connected with the military service in Georgia he said that he had ordered the liberation of Maj. Laval both because he could not be brought to trial at St. Marys for want of officers & because the public service demanded his presence elsewhere. He distinctly stated that the measure had been taken with reluctance - that no disrespect was intended toward you - that on the contrary your services were highly valued by him & moreover requested that if I saw you I would make known to you those assurances. It will give me pleasure if these sentiments of the Secty will remove any unpleasant impression which the liberation of Maj. Laval may have on your mind.; minor edge wear and a few tone spots, Very Fine, a wonderful historial letter regarding the imprisonment and release of Major Jacint Laval, ex Meroni. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Major Laval had been placed under arrest at St. Marys by Col. Smith when the major had refused to support the rebels in E. Florida. The refusal of Major Laval to help unless ordered from Washington directly, was one of the major factors in the collapse of the patriot rebellion.
Realized: $2,100