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THBWILLIAM BARTON ALS Revolutionary War Officer General Prescott Supports Him!
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1819 General William Barton Signed Letter Written from Danville Prison Mentions Generals Washington & Prescott
WILLIAM BARTON (1748-1831). Officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War a Lt. Colonel, fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill, who later served as Adjutant General of the Rhode Island Militia. By Resolution of Congress, 25 July 1777, an "elegant sword" to be presented for his capturing British General Richard Prescott and Major William Barrington, his Aide-de-Camp.
September 17, 1819-Dated, historical Manuscript Letter Signed Twice, "Wm. Barton," at Danville Prison (VT), 1 page, measures 7.75" x 12", Very Fine. This is General Barton's personal original retained copy letter written General William Barton, while being held at the Danville Prison, has written to James Fiske regarding the fact he is an old Officer that has been imprisoned in Vermont for selling Revolutionary War Granted Land that was deeded to him and later in a financial dispute. Here, Barton hopes that the next session of the Assembly will take up the cause of an old Democrat and not allow him to die in prison... if he must die in prison, he hopes he will be given the same honors as if he was slain in battle. He states that General Prescott supports him and hopes that he will continue to support him to the last moments of his life. He hopes that in the next life he will meet his beloved General Washington and all the other officers... Signed, "Wm. Barton". Full docket on the blank reverse, also fully handwritten and Signed "Wm Barton". Usual folds with minor paper loss and torn corner, small stains, else fine condition with the script still crisp and dark. Great addition to any Revolutionary War collection.
William Barton (1748-1831) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American War of Independence who retired with the rank of colonel. He later served as adjutant general of the Rhode Island militia. Barton was born in Warren, Rhode Island on May 26, 1748. He worked as a hatter in Providence, Rhode Island.
In 1775, he enlisted in the Continental Army as a corporal. He fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1777, as a major in the Rhode Island state troops, he planned and led a raid on British headquarters, capturing Major General Richard Prescott. For this exploit, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and honored by a resolution of the Continental Congress. When Rhode Island ratified the Constitution of the United States in 1790, Barton was sent to New York to notify George Washington.
In 1781, Barton petitioned the governor of Vermont for a grant of unsettled land near the Canadian border. He was joined in this petition by Ira Allen (brother of Ethan), John Paul Jones, and others. The town of Barton, VT came into existence at this time.
Then Col. Barton was jailed over a land dispute. He refused to pay a real estate tax on some land he had sold to a party named Wadhams. This put the title in dispute. Wadhams found out about that, repurchased the land from another man, and then demanded that Barton return his money to him. After several court actions, Barton was ordered to pay the original amount, plus court costs. He refused to do this, insisting he would "go to jail and rot" before paying. In 1812, Barton was imprisoned in Danville for his refusal to pay.
At the age of seventy-seven, he was finally released at the initiative of the visiting Marquis de Lafayette, who agreed to pay the balance of his fine. Barton died on October 22, with the year of death being given variously as 1831 or 1833. He is buried in the North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island. Fort Barton in Rhode Island was named after William Barton.
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