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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1520

Fort William Henry Hotel Association (New York) 1856. 10 shares, Capital. No.38. Multi-story hotel by the Lake George. Printed by W. H. Arthur. Fully issued, uncancelled. Power of Attorney stamp affixed to the verso. Professionally repaired splits and minor restoration. Named after a British fort, located at the southern end of Lake George. During the French and Indian War the fort was captured by the French and Indians. The terms of surrender included safe passage for the British to Fort Edward. Despite the terms of surrender, the British column was attacked by the Indians and perhaps 200 were killed or wounded. The exact role of Montcalm and the other French leaders is unclear, but these actions led to repercussions by the British throughout the war.EX Smythe Memphis Auction 1991. Rare.
From the John E. Herzog Collection.

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