Rare Autographs, Books and Manuscripts
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A rare document signed September 20, 1776 for, "four barrels of pork for use of the troops of the United States of America, for behalh of Jos Trumbull." signed and written by Sands as Auditor General of New York. Sands was born in Cow Neck which is now in the Village of Sands Point, located then in Queens County but since 1899 in Nassau County, New York. He was the son of John Sands and Elizabeth Cornwell. He received a limited schooling, served as a captain in the 4th New York Regiment during the American Revolutionary War, and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He soon prospered in the West India trade. During the Revolutionary War, he served on several influential committees and led protests against the Crown. He also served as the auditor general of New York from 1776 to 1782. In 1783, he and his brother Joshua formed a business partnership dealing in foreign trade and land speculation. He was one of the founders and directors of the Bank of New York, along with Alexander Hamilton.
Joshua Sands 1776 New York
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