97 - Very Important Historical Document Ethan Allen (1738-1789) Signed Letter which reads as follows: "Gentleman. I have the inexpressible satisfaction of to acquaint you that at daybreak of the eleventh (May 11, 1775)--- Pursuant to my directions from leading men in Colony of Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut---I took the Fortress of Ticonderoga with about one hundred and thirty Green Mountain Boys--- Col Arnol (d) entered the Fort with me, side by side--the guard (s) were so surprised that contrary to our expectation did not fire on us but fled with Percipitancy--We immediately entered the fortress and took the Garrison prisoner without opposition or bloodshed--they consisted of one Captain, one Lieutenant and forty two men--Little more need to be said.--You know Governor Carleton will exert himself to retake it.---since your inhabitants (inhabitants of Albany County) have thoroughly manifested their zeal in the cause of their country (this is an interesting sentence in view of the fact there was no country in 1775) I expect immediate assistance from you in terms of men and Provisions--you cannot exert yourselves too much in so glorious a cause--- I am apprehensive of quick attack--Pray be quick to our relief and send five hundred men immediately--Fail Not. From your friend and humble servant--Ethan Allen Commander of Ticonderoga, May 12, 1775" Horizontal Split Center of Page. Repairable. Iron Based Ink with English Watermark. Edge Chipping not worth Mentioning and Minor Paper Loss. Overall Very Good to Excellent Condition Considering Age. Measures 9 Inches ny 6-1/2 Inches. This Document Challenges Recorded History in Several Ways. We Insist on Full Insurance if Shipping. Shipping $30.00 (estimate $30,000-$50,000)