DAVID WOOSTER antique 1834 engraving JB Longacre sc Mr Connecticut

Description: DESCRIPTION: They may tear down our statues, but not your wall. Did not make it in our "Washington and His Generals". Was killed so early. Pride of Connecticut. For your history and ownership is an antique from "THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY of DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS" 1835 Image size is 3 3/4" x 4 3/8". The following portraits are all octavo sized, on paper ca. 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" Engraving JB Longacre. Very good condition. Pristine condition. Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off. DAVID WOOSTER On April 25, about 2,000 British troops landed near Fairfield, CT, and marched inland, reaching Danbury without resistance on the morning of April 26. They chased away the small garrison, destroyed a large number of supplies, and set fire to parts of the town. When Wooster was alerted to this movement, he notified General Arnold, who was visiting his family in New Haven, and set about calling out the militia to oppose the action. Arnold took several hundred men to set up a position at Ridgefield, while Wooster took a smaller detachment to harass the rear of Tryon's column as they returned to the coast. His first attack caught Tryon by surprise, but he was prepared for Wooster's second attack, which was made as the column neared Ridgefield. Wooster was mortally wounded when the Redcoats unlimbered six artillery pieces and opened fire. He was taken to the Dibble House in Danbury where he died on May 2, 1777. Wooster's finals words were, "I am dying, but with a strong hope and persuasion that my country will gain her independence." These are not baseball cards. They are a REAL PART of history. I am the old Line of Battle Ltd. wanting to get these treasures in the right hands. CONDITION: Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off. Please take careful note. Very fine condition. The print has great centering. Please view ALL photos as they have a close up to provide a fine idea of quality. Please email with questions prior to bidding. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected. Will be USPS. Multiple winners in one shipping amount. Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected.

Price: 37.5 USD

Location: Canton, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-19T19:30:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD