Patriot activist, served as member of the Board of War and Quartermaster-General of the Army during the War of the Revolution. Appointed Secretary of War 1795, he served until dismissed by political enemy John Adams in 1800. West Point pay order and receipt for rations for riding horses, signed and written by Timothy Pickering. Dated June 18, 1784. Signed in the body of the document "Timothy Pickering." Also signed as received by Major Com. Corps artillery Sebastian Bauman commanding the US Corps of Artillery. Pickering was reimbursing Bauman for the forage rations for his two riding horses for the years 1783 and 1784. The size is 12" x 7.5" . $950.00

Patriot activist, served as member of the Board of War and Quartermaster-General of the Army during the War of the Revolution. Appointed Secretary of War 1795, he served until dismissed by political enemy John Adams in 1800. An ardent Federalist, he opposed the war of 1812. Partially printed United States promissory note authorizing £31:8. to paid a year from the date of issue. Dated March 1, 1781, and signed "Tim Pickering," the document describes the payment as being for 4 months and 26 days service as a wagon conductor, less the costs of clothing and previous cash received. Very nice condition, and a great Revolutionary War-dated piece. $595.00