Patriot activist, a leader of the New York City Sons of Liberty, later appointed Mayor. Continental Army Colonel, commanded US forces in the Mohawk Valley 1780-1783. After the war, he was a prominent Anti-Federalist and opponent of the ratification of the US Constitution. Partially printed order dated August 17, 1784, for the "Sheriff of the City of New-York" to take Joseph Rose into custody. Signed on the reverse by Willett, as Sheriff. $135.00*